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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. O'Rourke joked that George H. W. Bush donned a costume and went by what name?
(a) Mr. Texas.
(b) Conservativeman.
(c) Republicanman.
(d) The Conservanator.

2. What is the name of the group of journalists who ask questions and take photos at the White House?
(a) White House Press Association.
(b) White House Press Group.
(c) White House Press Corps.
(d) White House Press Club.

3. O'Rourke recalls shadowing whom for a day?
(a) A lobbyist.
(b) A president.
(c) A congressman.
(d) A press secretary.

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does O'Rourke say the venue where the Democratic convention was held is shaped like?

2. In "Only Human in His Own Immortal Way: The President," O'Rourke mocks what Act?

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

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

5. In what year did a flag desecration case take place?

(see the answer key)

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