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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Three Branches of Government: Money, Television and Bullshit, pp. 49-65.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does O'Rourke say the venue where the Democratic convention was held is shaped like?
(a) A toilet.
(b) A morgue.
(c) A horse.
(d) A coffin.

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

3. Who does O'Rourke say is the only Democrat who came to the convention with real ideas?
(a) Jesse Jackson.
(b) Lloyd Bentsen.
(c) Bill Clinton.
(d) Michael Dukakis.

4. In what year did a flag desecration case take place?
(a) 1989.
(b) 1990.
(c) 1988.
(d) 1991.

5. How did O'Rourke describe Reagan's social programs?
(a) Genius.
(b) Heartless.
(c) Luke warm.
(d) Sympathetic.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does O'Rourke describe a day when Congress is not even in session?

2. Who does O'Rourke say has more respect for their electorates than the American parties?

3. Where was the Republican convention held that O'Rourke attended?

4. What does O'Rourke describe as an organism whose sole purpose is to aggrandize those in power?

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

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