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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Dictatorship of Boredom, pp. 27-48.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who is the author of "The Power Game: How Washington Works"?
(a) Jeffrey Simpson.
(b) Jason Watson.
(c) Christopher Cav.
(d) Hedrick Smith.

2. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that all pants will be made of?
(a) Wool.
(b) Twill.
(c) Denim.
(d) Khaki.

3. Who does O'Rourke say has more respect for their electorates than the American parties?
(a) The Soviet Communists.
(b) The Canadian constitutional monarchy.
(c) The Saudi Arabian absolute monarchy.
(d) The Iranian republic.

4. O'Rourke began the sub-section "Attack of the Midget Vote-suckers" by comparing conventions to what?
(a) Pageants.
(b) Cheerleading competitions.
(c) High school reunions.
(d) Proms.

5. What was Dukakis' wife named?
(a) Christina.
(b) Rebecka.
(c) Marsha.
(d) Kitty.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which Amendment to the U.S. Constitution gives women the right to vote?

2. How long did Jesse Jackson propose to freeze military spending?

3. Who was Dukakis considering as a running mate before he picked Lloyd Bentsen?

4. O'Rourke points out that the manual for what automobile is 4 times as long as the U.S. Constitution?

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

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