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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Our Government: What the Fuck Do They Do All Day and Why Does it Cost So Goddamned Much Money? pp. 123-154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. O'Rourke's friend's son got busted for selling what drug?
(a) Marijuana.
(b) Heroin.
(c) Cocaine.
(d) PCP.

2. What Washington Square Press series does "The Negro in the City" belong to?
(a) "Difficulties in America."
(b) "Problems of American Society."
(c) "The Difficulties of Living in America."
(d) "Problems with America's Suburbs."

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

4. At what time of day was George H. W. Bush's 1991 budget finally "hammered out"?
(a) 5:07 a.m.
(b) 6:58 a.m.
(c) 10:15 p.m.
(d) 3:47 p.m.

5. O'Rourke says that because America is the richest nation on Earth, he is surprised to still what on the street?
(a) Beggars.
(b) Bicycles.
(c) Rats.
(d) Prostitutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who said Dan Quayle was "well-informed, intelligent, candid and engaging"?

2. O'Rourke visited the Department of Transportation and was surprised to discover that many of the workers were fans of what?

3. What was Dukakis' wife named?

4. What percent of poor people in America own their own homes, according to George Gilder?

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

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