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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. 123-154.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. O'Rourke recalls spending an evening in what police department?
(a) The Atlanta police department.
(b) The Washington, DC police department.
(c) The New York police department.
(d) The Los Angeles police department.

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

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

4. What drug does O'Rourke say made kids psychotic?
(a) Heroin.
(b) Cocaine.
(c) LSD.
(d) PCP.

5. What was the name of O'Rourke's friend who learned to fly a stunt plane and decided to raise cattle?
(a) Patrick.
(b) Adam.
(c) George.
(d) Wendell.

Short Answer Questions

1. What king did O'Rourke compare the U.S. government to?

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

3. O'Rourke presents an unflattering picture of House Democratic efforts to talk environmentalism in advance of what?

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

5. What party game does O'Rourke liken the American political system to?

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