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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Burnham describe the task he is working on as the story begins?
(a) It is an easy task that he hopes to finish quickly.
(b) It is going to be a masterpiece when he is finished.
(c) It is a struggle between Church and State.
(d) It is a waste of his time and talent.

2. What is Burnham's astrological sign?
(a) Libra.
(b) Capricorn.
(c) Leo.
(d) Taurus.

3. What makes Burnham decide to take the bus to work instead of a cab?
(a) The couple asleep in the car had frightened him.
(b) The light changed.
(c) He enjoyed the people he met on the bus.
(d) He was running too late to walk.

4. What is Mr Renfro's last comment to Burnham?
(a) "I do hope you learn to take it seriously."
(b) "You could appeal to the President to have you transferred."
(c) "Its only fair to tell you, you worry me."
(d) "I'm afraid, Mr Burnham, that you have no choice but to....grow up."

5. According to this book, how many workers are on the White House staff?
(a) 50.
(b) 75.
(c) 175.
(d) 314.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eva know so much about vitamins?

2. What is "the boom factor" ?

3. Why does Ivy Peniston argue that Jerome could graduate despite failing typing?

4. Why does Mr. Joslin think that Jerome failed typing?

5. What does the high school building remind Ivy Peniston of?

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