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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Special Interest Groups: The Original Barrel of Monkeys That Nothing is More Fun Than.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who said, "What we want from the taxpayers is continual cooperation!" in regard to America's drug problem?
(a) Albert Collins.
(b) Mike Mullin.
(c) Dick Weart.
(d) Mario Perez.

2. O'Rourke claims that Social Security serves only to pad the bank accounts of whom?
(a) Minorities.
(b) Immigrants.
(c) Senior citizens.
(d) The wealthiest Americans.

3. O'Rourke's wife asked him about a hurricane that hit what state?
(a) Texas.
(b) South Carolina.
(c) Louisiana.
(d) Mississippi.

4. Who wrote the pamphlet called "'The Poor among Us--Challenge and Opportunity"?
(a) Max Stephens.
(b) Stuart Marx.
(c) Stewart Matthews.
(d) Maxwell Stewart.

5. On what day was a government study released on "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) April 16.
(b) June 2.
(c) May 22.
(d) March 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the name of O'Rourke's friend who learned to fly a stunt plane and decided to raise cattle?

2. Who does O'Rourke believe increases bureaucracy by forcing the government to address people's frivolous complaints?

3. O'Rourke is critical of the way that America hands over food, aid and arms to what country?

4. What year is the District of Columbia Housing Act from?

5. How much was the bailout of the savings-and-loan industry?

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