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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From what empire is the autocrat that Naylor cites in the prologue?
(a) The Roman Empire.
(b) The Ottoman Empire.
(c) The Mongolian Empire.
(d) The Ming Dynasty.

2. Why did Polly Bailey move from a Representative's office to the Moderation Council?
(a) She was passed over for a promotion.
(b) She became disenchanted with politics.
(c) She needed to make a change in her life.
(d) The Representative made a pass at her.

3. What news did Naylor accidentally announce on air as a television announcer?
(a) The death of the President.
(b) A major earthquake in California.
(c) The launching of a nuclear strike.
(d) A space-shuttle explosion.

4. Which periodical requesting a quote from Nick Naylor in Chapter 1 annoys him?
(a) The New York Times.
(b) Time Magazine.
(c) The Cleveland Plain-Dealer.
(d) USA Today.

5. Why is Polly Bailey pleased at Bert's house in Chapter 7?
(a) A popular star has agreed to drink bourbon at the Oscars.
(b) Her lobby has defeated a new tax in Alabama.
(c) The Pope has declared wine moral.
(d) She has met a nice guy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What disguise does the nico-terrorist who sticks a gun in Nick's back in Chapter 11 wear?

2. In Chapter 3, who asks Naylor for a meeting in two weeks?

3. For what organization did Carlton used to work?

4. According to the cardiologist in Chapter 12, why did Nick survive the massive dose of nicotine?

5. What uncharacteristic act does BR take regarding Nick at the beginning of Chapter 9?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Nick's meeting with Heather Holloway end in Chapter 9?

2. What is the Academy of Tobacco Studies?

3. How is Nick taken hostage in Chapter 11?

4. How does Nick fare in the Oprah show?

5. What is the purpose of Nick Naylor's meeting with Reverend Griggs in Chapter 10?

6. What types of messages does Nick have waiting for him at the Academy in Chapter 7?

7. How have Naylor's fortunes changed when he returns to the Academy at the beginning of Chapter 7?

8. What fire is Bobby Jay Bliss putting out in Chapter 2?

9. Describe the history of cigarettes as related by Nick Naylor in Chapter 4.

10. What ominous assignment does BR give Naylor at the end of Chapter 1?

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