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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 Dan Quayle was "well-informed, intelligent, candid and engaging"?
(a) Jim Bellows.
(b) Joseph Pulitzer.
(c) Piers Morgan.
(d) Morton Kondracke.

2. How did O'Rourke feel about the USS Mobile Bay?
(a) He thought it was a waste of government money.
(b) He saw it as a terrible move for foreign policy.
(c) He thought it was a great investment by the government.
(d) He was unimpressed.

3. During the convention, O'Rourke says both Democrats and Republicans act like mindless fans of what?
(a) The Beatles.
(b) Sports.
(c) Rock music.
(d) Science fiction.

4. How often does the press secretary at the White House field questions from the media?
(a) Once a day.
(b) Twice a day.
(c) Once a week.
(d) Every other day.

5. O'Rourke says the middle class has no reason to be concerned about what drug?
(a) LSD.
(b) Crystal meth.
(c) Marijuana.
(d) Crack cocaine.

Short Answer Questions

1. On what day did O'Rourke attend a housing rally?

2. What is the name of the group of journalists who ask questions and take photos at the White House?

3. For which presidential candidate did Lloyd Bentsen run as vice president?

4. Hoping to see poverty first hand, O'Rourke took a trip where?

5. Who equated a belief in government to the "vapid" peace of mind experienced by church goers?

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