1. Why is this movie called Wag the Dog? What is the “dog” and what is the “tail”?
the public is the tail and the press is the dog
2. Satire is intended to make fun of institutions, ideas and persons in order to criticize them. How would you sum up the critique of the role of media in American politics given in this movie? 

3. To achieve its effects, satire tends to exaggerate the qualities it wishes to make fun of. What kind of exaggerations do you find in this movie? Did you find them amusing?
the war was just made. no reason for albania but just made. yes.
4. Do you think there is an element of truth in the portrayal of the mass media and spin doctors given in this movie? 
yes. the media always wants people on their side and will do anything to make that happen.