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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Burnham's last piece of advice to Toddy?

2. Who is arrested with Mengele?

3. At the news conference, where does the President say that you have to keep a secret?

4. What does Pym mean when he told Eva the Soviets may dump them?

5. How does Pym get in to the crowded bar?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Burnham do after he steals the tapes he needs to blackmail Epstein?

2. Why will Burnham not turn Eva in after she confessed she was a spy?

3. What does Eva learn about herself after Louise's arrest with Mengele?

4. Describe why Burnham is not fired after that first meeting with the President.

5. How has Hal been an ally to Burnham throughout the story?

6. Is it surprising that the couple in the car Burnham saw on his way into the apartment turn out to be working for Epstein?

7. Why is Burnham feeling proud after the President's speech on the Honduras situation?

8. What does Burnham realize after the ordeal of his first Cabinet meeting?

9. What thoughts does Burnham have about his motivations for kissing Dyanna?

10. What is the topic of the meeting that Burnham attends with the President?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Eva knows a great deal about nutrition. How is she using her knowledge to influence Burnham?

1) How is she controlling what he eats?

2) In your opinion, does she show interest in his consumption out of affection, or is she just doing her job?

3) Which do you think is having more of an effect on Burnham,:the food or the sex? Explain, using three examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Ivy Peniston overcomes several obstacles buring the course of the story.

Part 1) What are Ivy's obstacles?

Part 2) How does Ivy go about solving her problems?

Part 3) Do you think Ivy has a happy ending in this story? Why or why not?

Essay Topic 3

Sarah appears to have some very strong principles, and uses this as a reason for kicking Burnham out of the house.

Part 1) What are Sarah's complaints about Burnham?

Part 2) Do you think Sarah was being fair in her accusations?

Part 3) Does it seem to you that Sarah's friend, Sonja, was influencing her, as Burnham believed she was? Explain, using examples from the book.

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