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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During the convention, O'Rourke says both Democrats and Republicans act like mindless fans of what?
(a) Rock music.
(b) The Beatles.
(c) Science fiction.
(d) Sports.

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

3. 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 Group.
(c) White House Press Corps.
(d) White House Press Club.

4. What was Dukakis' wife named?
(a) Christina.
(b) Rebecka.
(c) Marsha.
(d) Kitty.

5. Who was George H. W. Bush's running mate in 1988?
(a) Bob Dole.
(b) Dick Cheney.
(c) Al Gore.
(d) Dan Quayle.

6. O'Rourke presents an unflattering picture of House Democratic efforts to talk environmentalism in advance of what?
(a) The elections.
(b) A vote on climate reform.
(c) Earth Day.
(d) Summer.

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

8. When all the delegates from both political parties get together, O'Rourke says they act like what club members?
(a) Shriners.
(b) Kiwanis.
(c) Lions.
(d) Rotarians.

9. O'Rourke began the sub-section "Attack of the Midget Vote-suckers" by comparing conventions to what?
(a) High school reunions.
(b) Cheerleading competitions.
(c) Pageants.
(d) Proms.

10. What television program ran a story about "runaway car syndrome" in an Audi model?
(a) "NBC Nightly News."
(b) "The Today Show."
(c) "Dateline."
(d) "60 Minutes."

11. 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?
(a) Comic books.
(b) Diet and workout books.
(c) Videos.
(d) Murder mystery novels.

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

13. 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.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who equated a belief in government to the "vapid" peace of mind experienced by church goers?

2. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that every meal will be?

3. When did O'Rourke predict that there would be an election of significance?

4. O'Rourke says the Republican convention had the intellectual content of song lyrics by what band?

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

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