2. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," who does he say that all people will be married to?
(a) Bruce Willis.
(b) Brad Pitt.
(c) Robert Redford.
(d) Mel Gibson.

3. O'Rourke points out that the manual for what automobile is 4 times as long as the U.S. Constitution?
(a) Toyota Camry.
(b) Ford Mustang.
(c) Dodge Neon.
(d) Chevrolet Camero.

4. O'Rourke says that the 1988 presidential candidates were less well chosen than whom?
(a) Harvard law applicants.
(b) Miss America contestants.
(c) Prom kings and queens.
(d) Holiday cashiers at Walmart.

5. What newspaper called Dan Quayle an "avid reader" of "real live books"?
(a) The Wall Street Journal.
(b) USA Today.
(c) The New York Times.
(d) The Times-Union.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where was the Republican convention held that O'Rourke attended?

2. What ball did O'Rourke peek in on where he saw boogying and people playing the electric guitar?

3. What year was it when O'Rourke attended the Democratic and Republican political conventions?

4. When O'Rourke paints a cynical picture of the concept of "majority rule," what does he say that every meal will be?

5. Who was the keynote speaker at the 1988 Democratic convention?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who does O'Rourke blame for the perceived poor state of the nation, and who does he let off the hook?

2. How does O'Rourke feel that the American political system is like a Mexican Christmas fiesta?

3. Why does O'Rourke say that George H. W. Bush's popularity plummeted?

4. How does O'Rourke explain what the Democrats and Republicans believe in?

5. What does O'Rourke say is the best way to truly understand the function of government?

6. What examples does O'Rourke give to say that America's government now embodies the same tyrannical bent that compelled the American colonies to secede from England?

7. How does O'Rourke describe the partnership between Dukakis and Bentson?

8. How does O'Rourke feel about Jesse Jackson's speech, which he watched from his hotel room?

9. What did a study show about the Audi 500 and its supposed runaway car syndrome?

10. How does O'Rourke feel about George H. W. Bush's rise to fame?

(see the answer keys)

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