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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9 | Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Liz Scarlatti introduces herself to Stevens as a reporter for which periodical?
(a) Washington Reader.
(b) Washington Herald.
(c) Washington Times.
(d) Washington Post.

2. In Chapter 2, President Jim Stevens is meeting with Stu Garret and Mark Dickson to plot how to obtain the votes necessary to accomplish what?
(a) Pass the anti-crime bill.
(b) Pass the national education bill.
(c) Pass the tax bill.
(d) Pass the budget.

3. The Ted Hopkinson poll shows that what percentage of those asked feel the nation will be better off after the political killings?
(a) Under 5%.
(b) 25%.
(c) 10%.
(d) 40%.

4. In Chapter 3, Michael O'Rourke is dictating some notes when which individual, whom he does not know, storms into his office?
(a) Stu Garret.
(b) Jack Koslowski.
(c) Anthony Vanelli.
(d) Mike Nance.

5. Whom does Dr. Irene Kennedy believe is responsible for the murders of the prominent politicians?
(a) Right-wing radicals.
(b) Military commandos.
(c) The Mafia.
(d) Terrorists.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Congressman Michael O'Rourke end the call when he is telephoned by the President who is seeking his vote for the budget?

2. Michael O'Rourke is not comfortable with the idea that politicians are being killed, but he sympathizes with the killers and their disgust with what in America?

3. The Director of the FBI wants to review files of which retired or released personnel?

4. Chapter 3 shows a brash side of Congressman O'Rourke that establishes his physical abilities and reminds the reader of Michael's what?

5. The individual storming into Michael O'Rourke's office threatens him with what if he does not vote as he is told?

(see the answer key)

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