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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dictatorship of Boredom, pp. 27-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What king did O'Rourke compare the U.S. government to?
(a) Solomon.
(b) George III.
(c) Richard.
(d) Henry V.

2. What platform did O'Rourke say the Republicans ran on in 1988?
(a) The Dumb-Old-Dad platform.
(b) The Over-Protective-Brother platform.
(c) The Strict-Mom platform.
(d) The Sweet-Little-Sister platform.

3. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that every meal will be?
(a) Pizza.
(b) Fried chicken.
(c) Fried rice.
(d) Macaroni and cheese.

4. What ball did O'Rourke peek in on where he saw boogying and people playing the electric guitar?
(a) Young Americans Ball.
(b) Police Atheletic League Ball.
(c) The Magnolia Ball.
(d) Inaugural Balls.

5. Who equated a belief in government to the "vapid" peace of mind experienced by church goers?
(a) Frank Levin.
(b) Gloria Allred.
(c) Clarence Darrow.
(d) Johnny Cochran.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does O'Rourke say is the only Democrat who came to the convention with real ideas?

2. According to a study by a foundation, what percent of Americans did not know what party Llotd Bentsen was affiliated with during an election?

3. Who was the keynote speaker at the 1988 Democratic convention?

4. When did O'Rourke predict that there would be an election of significance?

5. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say will be the only thing on the shelves at libraries?

(see the answer key)

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