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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through At Home in the Parliament of Whores.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the textbook that O'Rourke criticized for being boring?
(a) "The House and the Whip."
(b) "American Civics."
(c) "The United States and You."
(d) "American Government."

3. What king did O'Rourke compare the U.S. government to?
(a) Henry V.
(b) George III.
(c) Richard.
(d) Solomon.

4. 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) Murder mystery novels.
(c) Diet and workout books.
(d) Videos.

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) Denim.
(d) Twill.

Short Answer Questions

1. O'Rourke points out that the manual for what automobile is 4 times as long as the U.S. Constitution?

2. During the convention, O'Rourke says both Democrats and Republicans act like mindless fans of what?

3. O'Rourke began the sub-section "Attack of the Midget Vote-suckers" by comparing conventions to what?

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

5. In what year did the government begin formulating agricultural policy?

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