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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dictatorship of Boredom, pp. 15-26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname did O'Rourke give to the generation that was attending high school when his book was written?
(a) The Coca-Cola generation.
(b) The Pizza Hut generation.
(c) The "Sesame Street" generation.
(d) The "Home Alone" generation.

2. George H. W. Bush ran his presidential campaign on the idea that he would be a second helping of whom?
(a) Gerald Ford.
(b) Jimmy Carter.
(c) Richard Nixon.
(d) Ronald Reagan.

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

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

5. O'Rourke points out that the manual for what automobile is 4 times as long as the U.S. Constitution?
(a) Ford Mustang.
(b) Toyota Camry.
(c) Chevrolet Camero.
(d) Dodge Neon.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Rourke jokingly compared the political conventions to a special-occasion event, with whom in the broadcast booth?

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

3. When all the delegates from both political parties get together, O'Rourke says they act like what club members?

4. Which of the Amendments to the U.S. Constitution deals with the right to "keep and bear arms"?

5. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that all pants will be made of?

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