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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. O'Rourke says that special interest sounds like something out of a cartoon by whom?
(a) Thomas Nast.
(b) John Chase.
(c) J. P. Trostle.
(d) Daryl Cagle.

2. Who was the presidential candidate for the Republicans when O'Rourke visited the political conventions of both parties?
(a) Dukakis.
(b) Reagan.
(c) Carter.
(d) Bush.

3. O'Rourke says that because America is the richest nation on Earth, he is surprised to still what on the street?
(a) Prostitutes.
(b) Beggars.
(c) Rats.
(d) Bicycles.

4. What year is the District of Columbia Housing Act from?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1968.
(c) 1985.
(d) 1990.

5. What are the speeches called that O'Rourke heard when he visited the House of Representatives?
(a) Five minutes.
(b) 10 minutes.
(c) One minutes.
(d) Three minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. A high school textbook refers to what document as "a living document"?

2. What year was it when O'Rourke attended the Democratic and Republican political conventions?

3. O'Rourke accuses ecological activists of ignoring what?

4. O'Rourke mocked college bohos at the housing rally who were dressed in what color?

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

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