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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. 85-108.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the presidential candidate for the Republicans when O'Rourke visited the political conventions of both parties?
(a) Reagan.
(b) Dukakis.
(c) Carter.
(d) Bush.

2. How many letters to a congressman did O'Rourke read before finding a thank-you letter?
(a) 700.
(b) 250.
(c) 1,000.
(d) 35.

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

4. What is the name of the agency that dealt with an outbreak of "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) Federal Highway Traffic Safety Agency.
(b) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration.
(c) Federal Interstate Traffic Safety Agency.
(d) National Interstate Traffic Safety Administration.

5. In what year was a government study released on "runaway car syndrome" in an Audi model?
(a) 1985.
(b) 1987.
(c) 1991.
(d) 1989.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What political party did Lloyd Bentsen belong to?

3. O'Rourke begins "Protectors of a Blameless Citizenry: The Bureaucracy" by talking about what government department?

4. What is the name of the group of journalists who ask questions and take photos at the White House?

5. What brand of beer does O'Rourke mention when saying that "runaway car syndrome" is the result of drinking while driving?

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