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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. Who did O'Rourke blame for the poor state of the nation?
(a) The American people.
(b) The politicians.
(c) The Middle East.
(d) The media.

2. 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 "Home Alone" generation.
(d) The "Sesame Street" generation.

3. What ball did O'Rourke peek in on where he saw boogying and people playing the electric guitar?
(a) Police Atheletic League Ball.
(b) Young Americans Ball.
(c) Inaugural Balls.
(d) The Magnolia Ball.

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

5. What was the name of the prophet who warned against a king that would take a 10th of his people's sheep?
(a) Daniel.
(b) Jonah.
(c) Paul.
(d) Samuel.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Rourke presents an unflattering picture of House Democratic efforts to talk environmentalism in advance of what?

2. How many letters to a congressman did O'Rourke read before finding a thank-you letter?

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

4. For what state was Dukakis governor in 1988?

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

(see the answer key)

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