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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In "Only Human in His Own Immortal Way: The President," O'Rourke mocks what Act?
(a) Americans with Disabilities Act.
(b) Information Technology Act.
(c) Civil Rights Act.
(d) Patriot Act.

3. 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 Jeffrey and Michelle H. Wright Foundation.
(c) The Thomas and Ruth B. Martin Foundation.
(d) The Roy and Carol G. Bernath Foundation.

4. O'Rourke revealed that congressmen use what items that offer a summary of a proposed bill?
(a) A "cheat sheet."
(b) An "info guide."
(c) An "info sheet."
(d) A "cheat card."

5. How long did Jesse Jackson propose to freeze military spending?
(a) One year.
(b) Five years.
(c) Two years.
(d) Four years.

6. Who does O'Rourke say is the only Democrat who came to the convention with real ideas?
(a) Jesse Jackson.
(b) Michael Dukakis.
(c) Bill Clinton.
(d) Lloyd Bentsen.

7. According to a study by a foundation, what percent of Americans did not know what party Llotd Bentsen was affiliated with during an election?
(a) 16.
(b) 70.
(c) 49.
(d) 28.

8. Who was the solicitor general during a flag desecration case?
(a) Charles Fried.
(b) Rex E. Lee.
(c) Kenneth Starr.
(d) Thurgood Marshall.

9. What ball did O'Rourke peek in on where he saw boogying and people playing the electric guitar?
(a) Young Americans Ball.
(b) Inaugural Balls.
(c) Police Atheletic League Ball.
(d) The Magnolia Ball.

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

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

12. Who is the author of "The Power Game: How Washington Works"?
(a) Christopher Cav.
(b) Hedrick Smith.
(c) Jeffrey Simpson.
(d) Jason Watson.

13. Who told the Atlanta convention that the Democratic party "needs both its left wing and its right wing to fly"?
(a) Bill Clinton.
(b) Michael Dukakis.
(c) George H. W. Bush.
(d) Jesse Jackson.

14. What year did the Seneca Falls Declaration take place?
(a) 1848.
(b) 1856.
(c) 1894.
(d) 1902.

15. How often does the press secretary at the White House field questions from the media?
(a) Once a day.
(b) Every other day.
(c) Twice a day.
(d) Once a week.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the Republican convention held that O'Rourke attended?

2. How does O'Rourke describe a day when Congress is not even in session?

3. In what year was a government study released on "runaway car syndrome" in an Audi model?

4. On what day was George H. W. Bush's 1991 budget finally "hammered out"?

5. How many letters from citizens does O'Rourke imagine that congressmen receive each year?

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