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

2. Who does O'Rourke believe increases bureaucracy by forcing the government to address people's frivolous complaints?
(a) Print media.
(b) Consumer advocates.
(c) Angry parents.
(d) Advertising agencies.

3. O'Rourke concludes that, in a democracy, the whores are whom?
(a) The politicians.
(b) Special interest groups.
(c) Big businesses.
(d) The citizens.

4. In what newspaper did an article about "runaway car syndrome" appear?
(a) The Wall Street Journal.
(b) The Washington Post.
(c) USA Today.
(d) New York Times.

5. What platform did O'Rourke say the Republicans ran on in 1988?
(a) The Sweet-Little-Sister platform.
(b) The Over-Protective-Brother platform.
(c) The Strict-Mom platform.
(d) The Dumb-Old-Dad platform.

Short Answer Questions

1. Seeing the strange collection of tourists, journalists, and protesters, O'Rourke contemplated that Washington really needs what?

2. O'Rourke recalls spending an evening in what police department?

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

4. O'Rourke says the middle class has no reason to be concerned about what drug?

5. O'Rourke visits Afghanistan to cover the expected fall of what city?

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