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1. P. J. O’Rourke suggests that the auto industry “[f]ire the MBAs and hire a poet” (par. 2). Explain his reasoning. Does he convince you? Explain why or why not.

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   Questions: - P. J. O’Rourke suggests that the auto industry “[f]ire the MBAs and hire a poet” (par. 2). Explain his reasoning. Does he convince you? Explain why or why not.
2. In “The End of the Affair,” O’Rourke develops an extended analogy between cars and horses. Trace the development of the analogy. How does it help him make his argument?

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   Questions: - In “The End of the Affair,” O’Rourke develops an extended analogy between cars and horses. Trace the development of the analogy. How does it help him make his argument?
3. What does O’Rourke consider some of the consequences of the move to the suburbs? How do those consequences affect Americans’ relationship with their cars?

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   Questions: - What does O’Rourke consider some of the consequences of the move to the suburbs? How do those consequences affect Americans’ relationship with their cars?
4. Do you think O’Rourke blames any particular institution for the end of America’s love affair with the automobile? Do you agree with him? Explain your answer.

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   Questions: - Do you think O’Rourke blames any particular institution for the end of America’s love affair with the automobile? Do you agree with him? Explain your answer.
5. How does O’Rourke explain the demise of the American auto industry?

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   Questions: - How does O’Rourke explain the demise of the American auto industry?