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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. 154-184.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. O'Rourke says it is best to simply stay away from what Afghani tribesman?
(a) Pathan.
(b) Jadran.
(c) Mangal.
(d) Tani.

3. What exists in a state of perpetual failure because motion is valued above direction and achievement?
(a) Government.
(b) The Democratic party.
(c) The Republican party.
(d) Social security.

4. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that every meal will be?
(a) Fried chicken.
(b) Macaroni and cheese.
(c) Fried rice.
(d) Pizza.

5. What brand of beer does O'Rourke mention when saying that "runaway car syndrome" is the result of drinking while driving?
(a) Miller.
(b) Pabst.
(c) Budweiser.
(d) Heineken.

Short Answer Questions

1. Soldiers told about fighting in Panama in what magazine?

2. What nickname did O'Rourke give to the generation that was attending high school when his book was written?

3. How much money does O'Rourke believe the government wastes on farm subsidies?

4. What ball did O'Rourke peek in on where he saw boogying and people playing the electric guitar?

5. O'Rourke jokingly compared the political conventions to a special-occasion event, with whom in the broadcast booth?

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