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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where was the Republican convention held that O'Rourke attended?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Washington, D.C.
(c) Seattle.
(d) Chicago.

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

3. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that all pants will be made of?
(a) Twill.
(b) Wool.
(c) Denim.
(d) Khaki.

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 rice.
(b) Pizza.
(c) Macaroni and cheese.
(d) Fried chicken.

5. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," who does he say that all people will be married to?
(a) Mel Gibson.
(b) Robert Redford.
(c) Brad Pitt.
(d) Bruce Willis.

6. O'Rourke jokingly compared the political conventions to a special-occasion event, with whom in the broadcast booth?
(a) Kathy Lee Gifford.
(b) Matt Lauer.
(c) Katie Couric.
(d) Bryant Gumbel.

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

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

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

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

11. A high school textbook refers to what document as "a living document"?
(a) The U.S. Constitution.
(b) The Declaration of Independence.
(c) The Magna Charta.
(d) The Monroe Doctrine.

12. Who said Dan Quayle was "well-informed, intelligent, candid and engaging"?
(a) Morton Kondracke.
(b) Joseph Pulitzer.
(c) Piers Morgan.
(d) Jim Bellows.

13. What does O'Rourke say the venue where the Democratic convention was held is shaped like?
(a) A toilet.
(b) A horse.
(c) A coffin.
(d) A morgue.

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

15. What amendment is in question as to whether or not it allows flag burning in protest?
(a) 9th.
(b) 23rd.
(c) 11th.
(d) 1st.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Rourke points out that the manual for what automobile is 4 times as long as the U.S. Constitution?

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

3. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say will be the only thing on the shelves at libraries?

4. Who did O'Rourke blame for the poor state of the nation?

5. How many letters to a congressman did O'Rourke read before finding a thank-you letter?

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