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Q Clearance Quiz

Peter Benchley
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Q Clearance Quiz

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1)

How does Ivy get a closer look at Burnham's calendar? (from Chapter 6)

She photocopied the calendar.
She took the calendar out into the corridor.
She put on her reading glasses.
She knocked it off the desk.
2)

What has Evelyn warned Burnham that the life of a presidential favorite was like? (from Chapter 15)

Like living in a glass house.
Like the life of a moth.
Like being in prison.
Like being a rockstar.
3)

Why does Burnham feel that no planes should fly over Georgetown? (from Chapter 7)

Georgetown looked like a slum from the air.
He disliked the noise.
He was worried about air pollution.
The property prices went down because of planes flying over.
4)

Why is Pym giving Ivy the Percodan? (from Chapter 6)

His insurance covers pain killers.
To relieve her pain.
She can sell them for extra cash.
To get her hooked.
5)

Who does Burnham praise in the speech he wrote for the President? (from Chapter 7)

Banda's recent peacefuland democratic elections.
The President's policies in Banda.
The people of Banda.
The pasha of Banda.
6)

What name is Ivy using in reference to Dyanna? (from Chapter 9)

Miss Priss.
Debbie Reynolds.
Pochahantis.
Sour Puss.
7)

What is inside the envelope that Evelyn Witt found? (from Chapter 15)

A bill from the FBI.
A threatening letter from Pym.
A check for $1000.00 as thanks from Burnham.
A sheet of legal yellow legal paper wrapped around an envelope.
8)

What does Mario Epstein have to admit about Burnham? (from Chapter 15)

That the President liked him better.
That he was more handsome.
That he was better wired than him.
That he deserved a medal of honor.
9)

Who does Burnham call from Dyanna's desk? (from Chapter 8)

Sarah.
The President
Hal.
Eva.
10)

How long has it been since Burnham had a drink? (from Chapter 7)

Six months.
Two years.
One year.
One month.
11)

Who is arrested with Mengele? (from Chapter 12)

Cobbs.
Epstein.
Teal.
Louise.
12)

What is the first insult that Teal says to Pym? (from Chapter 9)

"There was talk maybe you'd gone out of business".
"I am suprised you found this place".
"You are dressed like an old spy".
"You seem out of your element".
13)

After he confronts Epstein in the Mess, why does Burnham feel terrific? (from Chapter 7)

He was honored to be writing the speech for the President.
He had become an actor instead of a reactor.
He felt well taken care of by Cobb.
He was starting to feel better about his personal problems.
14)

What does Dr. Johnson say about Patriotism? (from Chapter 13)

Its the last refuge of a scoundrel.
Its the best way for a country to survive.
Its the source of all comfort.
Its the nobel life of the people.
15)

Why dos Eva record the taxi's license number? (from Chapter 6)

She was exercising her memory.
She liked the driver.
She wanted to impress her father.
She thought the driver might rob Ivy.
16)

What does the President ask Burnham at the Cabinet meeting? (from Chapter 11)

If he wanted a Fresca.
What Eva was doing that night.
If he needed a ride home.
What he thought about what was being reported.
17)

When he leaves Burnham and Sarah in the Basement of the "Y", where does Hal go? (from Chapter 13)

To see Epstein.
To talk to the FBI.
To find Pym.
To find Ivy.
18)

What does Dyanna learn from Connie and Dolores? (from Chapter 10)

That Pym was under investigation by the FBI.
That the President was having an affair.
That Epstein planted the bug in Sarah's car.
That Thursday was the best day to go out for lunch.
19)

After Burnham comes up with his plan about blackmailing him, who briefs Mario Epstein? (from Chapter 14)

Burnham.
Hal.
The President.
Pym
20)

What does the President say about his new Appointment's Secretary? (from Chapter 15)

"A wallflower, don't even notice him"
"An ass kisser, scared of everybody"
"A parasite."
"Worse than an alligator as a lifeguard."
21)

What animal does Burnham compare Dyanna to? (from Chapter 8)

A monkey.
A horse.
A lioness.
A Minx.
22)

What country is the President being pressured to invade? (from Chapter 11)

Honduras.
Cuba.
Nicaragua.
Chile.
23)

What Ancient Greek city does Pym compare the bar to? (from Chapter 9)

Apollonia.
Sparta.
Sybaris.
Athens.
24)

What is Burnham meditating on when Dyanna asked to speak with him? (from Chapter 11)

The relationship between he and Eva.
What should be done about the invasion.
His childhood bedroom.
His marriage.
25)

How does Eva know so much about vitamins? (from Chapter 6)

From one of her Greenpeace colleagues.
She took a lot of vitamins herself.
She studied nutrition in school.
She helped her father with his vitamins.
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