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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through At Home in the Parliament of Whores.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was the name of the foundation that set up a commission to study the electorate?
(a) The John and Mary R. Markle Foundation.
(b) The Roy and Carol G. Bernath Foundation.
(c) The Thomas and Ruth B. Martin Foundation.
(d) The Jeffrey and Michelle H. Wright Foundation.

2. What was the name of O'Rourke's friend who learned to fly a stunt plane and decided to raise cattle?
(a) George.
(b) Patrick.
(c) Wendell.
(d) Adam.

3. What does O'Rourke call the people who join special interest groups?
(a) Perennially Indignant.
(b) Enduringly Inflamed.
(c) Permanently Violent.
(d) Perpetually Vehement.

4. How many pages was a government study released on "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) 123.
(b) 81.
(c) 146.
(d) 94.

5. How many poor people does O'Rourke say ask him for money on his way to work every day?
(a) 2.3 million.
(b) 3.4 million.
(c) 1.9 million.
(d) 6.8 million.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what state did O'Rourke live?

2. What is the name of the Michael Harrington book which says America had a hidden poverty?

3. What city does O'Rourke describe as having a climate like the inside of a locked van in the Sahara?

4. What is the common enemy that environmentalists have, according to the author?

5. Who was the solicitor general during a flag desecration case?

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