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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. During the convention, O'Rourke says both Democrats and Republicans act like mindless fans of what?
(a) Rock music.
(b) The Beatles.
(c) Science fiction.
(d) Sports.

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

3. O' Rourke compares the president's decision-making ability to that of a child of what age?
(a) 4.
(b) 2.
(c) 3.
(d) 5.

4. On what day was a government study released on "runaway car syndrome"?
(a) March 7.
(b) May 22.
(c) June 2.
(d) April 16.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Only Human in His Own Immortal Way: The President," O'Rourke mocks what Act?

2. What is the name of the agency that dealt with an outbreak of "runaway car syndrome"?

3. How long did Jesse Jackson propose to freeze military spending?

4. O'Rourke joked that George H. W. Bush donned a costume and went by what name?

5. What Washington Square Press series does "The Negro in the City" belong to?

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