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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What nickname did O'Rourke give to the generation that was attending high school when his book was written?
(a) The Pizza Hut generation.
(b) The Coca-Cola generation.
(c) The "Sesame Street" generation.
(d) The "Home Alone" generation.

2. Who was the director of the Office of Management and Budget at the time George H. W. Bush's 1991 budget was completed?
(a) Peter Orszag.
(b) Richard Darman.
(c) Alice M. Rivlin.
(d) Franklin D. Raines.

3. How does O'Rourke describe a day when Congress is not even in session?
(a) "Typical."
(b) "Boring."
(c) "Logical."
(d) "Slow."

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

5. 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) Wool.
(b) Khaki.
(c) Twill.
(d) Denim.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who was the keynote speaker at the 1988 Democratic convention?

2. What does O'Rourke say the venue where the Democratic convention was held is shaped like?

3. What year was it when O'Rourke attended the Democratic and Republican political conventions?

4. O'Rourke recalls shadowing whom for a day?

5. O' Rourke compares the president's decision-making ability to that of a child of what age?

Short Essay Questions

1. What did a study show about the Audi 500 and its supposed runaway car syndrome?

2. How does O'Rourke feel that the American political system is like a Mexican Christmas fiesta?

3. How does O'Rourke feel that consumer advocates compel increased bureaucracy?

4. From O'Rourke's description, what does a congressman's job entail?

5. Describe the world O'Rourke envisions when he points out the flaws of the "majority rules" system.

6. Who does O'Rourke blame for the perceived poor state of the nation, and who does he let off the hook?

7. How does O'Rourke describe the Republican and Democratic platforms during the 1988 elections?

8. What does O'Rourke say is the best way to truly understand the function of government?

9. How does O'Rourke explain what the Democrats and Republicans believe in?

10. Describe O'Rourke's experience with the Young Americans Ball.

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