This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Our Government: What the Fuck Do They Do All Day and Why Does it Cost So Goddamned Much Money? pp. 154-184.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who did O'Rourke blame for the poor state of the nation?
(a) The Middle East.
(b) The politicians.
(c) The media.
(d) The American people.

2. O'Rourke says it is best to simply stay away from what Afghani tribesman?
(a) Mangal.
(b) Tani.
(c) Jadran.
(d) Pathan.

3. Soldiers told about fighting in Panama in what magazine?
(a) "Army of One."
(b) "Soldiers."
(c) "Army Today."
(d) "Military Monthly."

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

5. What country did O'Rourke visit in the wake of Operation Just Cause?
(a) Panama.
(b) Brazil.
(c) Mexico.
(d) Chile.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Defense Policy: Cry 'Havoc!' and "Let Slip the Hogs of Peace," O'Rourke worried that what country still posed a threat and might be waiting for America to fall beneath the weight of its own dissent?

2. What is the USS Mobile Bay?

3. On what day was a government study released on "runaway car syndrome"?

4. In what newspaper did an article about "runaway car syndrome" appear?

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

(see the answer key)

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