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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. 109-122.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. O'Rourke says that because America is the richest nation on Earth, he is surprised to still what on the street?
(a) Prostitutes.
(b) Rats.
(c) Beggars.
(d) Bicycles.

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

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

5. In what newspaper did an article about "runaway car syndrome" appear?
(a) The Wall Street Journal.
(b) New York Times.
(c) The Washington Post.
(d) USA Today.

Short Answer Questions

1. What platform did O'Rourke say the Republicans ran on in 1988?

2. Who does O'Rourke believe increases bureaucracy by forcing the government to address people's frivolous complaints?

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

4. What television program ran a story about "runaway car syndrome" in an Audi model?

5. What drug does O'Rourke says makes a person think they can fly?

(see the answer key)

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