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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) Mario Perez.
(b) Mike Mullin.
(c) Dick Weart.
(d) Albert Collins.

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

3. What Washington Square Press series does "The Negro in the City" belong to?
(a) "Problems of American Society."
(b) "Difficulties in America."
(c) "Problems with America's Suburbs."
(d) "The Difficulties of Living in America."

4. Which of the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution deals with the right to "keep and bear arms"?
(a) The 14th.
(b) The 9th.
(c) The 2nd.
(d) The 3rd.

5. How does O'Rourke describe a day when Congress is not even in session?
(a) "Slow."
(b) "Boring."
(c) "Typical."
(d) "Logical."

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the acting director of Public Affairs at Customs when O'Rourke's book was written?

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

3. What kind of life does O'Rourke say Americans lead?

4. Who referred to lukewarm political relationships as "kiss on the lips but no tongue"?

5. How many poor people does O'Rourke say ask him for money on his way to work every day?

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