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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who was the attorney for the plaintiffs during a flag desecration case?
(a) Walker.
(b) Kunstler.
(c) Johnson.
(d) Brennan.

2. Who does O'Rourke say has more respect for their electorates than the American parties?
(a) The Canadian constitutional monarchy.
(b) The Soviet Communists.
(c) The Iranian republic.
(d) The Saudi Arabian absolute monarchy.

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

4. Who referred to lukewarm political relationships as "kiss on the lips but no tongue"?
(a) Matthew Reed.
(b) Fred Barnes.
(c) Stephen Kerr.
(d) Adam Neal.

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

6. How many letters to a congressman did O'Rourke read before finding a thank-you letter?
(a) 1,000.
(b) 35.
(c) 250.
(d) 700.

7. What year was it when O'Rourke attended the Democratic and Republican political conventions?
(a) 1988.
(b) 1980.
(c) 1984.
(d) 1992.

8. What party game does O'Rourke liken the American political system to?
(a) Texas hold 'em.
(b) Pin the tail on the donkey.
(c) Pinata.
(d) Spin the bottle.

9. What political party did Lloyd Bentsen belong to?
(a) Libertarian.
(b) Republican.
(c) Green.
(d) Democratic.

10. Seeing the strange collection of tourists, journalists, and protesters, O'Rourke contemplated that Washington really needs what?
(a) A security system.
(b) A dress code.
(c) Better education.
(d) A bouncer.

11. O'Rourke points out that the manual for what automobile is 4 times as long as the U.S. Constitution?
(a) Toyota Camry.
(b) Ford Mustang.
(c) Dodge Neon.
(d) Chevrolet Camero.

12. What Audi model does O'Rourke say was deemed unsafe because of "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) Audi A2.
(b) Audi 5000.
(c) Audi 80.
(d) Audi A4.

13. Who equated a belief in government to the "vapid" peace of mind experienced by church goers?
(a) Johnny Cochran.
(b) Clarence Darrow.
(c) Gloria Allred.
(d) Frank Levin.

14. What is the name of the group of journalists who ask questions and take photos at the White House?
(a) White House Press Association.
(b) White House Press Club.
(c) White House Press Corps.
(d) White House Press Group.

15. For how long has an agency had to deal with "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) 20 years.
(b) 5 years.
(c) 10 years.
(d) 15 years.

Short Answer Questions

1. "Runaway car syndrome" is a situation where a vehicle spontaneously does what?

2. O'Rourke says that the 1988 presidential candidates were less well chosen than whom?

3. What newspaper called Dan Quayle an "avid reader" of "real live books"?

4. Who was the presidential candidate for the Democrats when O'Rourke visited the political conventions of both parties?

5. What amendment is in question as to whether or not it allows flag burning in protest?

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