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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what has White been accused?
(a) Propositioning one of the pages at the state house
(b) Making a deal with the Tax Lands Bureau for a kickback
(c) Cheating on his taxes
(d) Having an affair with a congressman's wife

2. Who does not approve of Jack working for Willie?
(a) Tiny Duffy
(b) Anne Stanton
(c) Jack's mother, Mrs. Burden
(d) Judge Irwin

3. How can Willie be confident in his position?
(a) He can blackmail anyone he needs to in order to secure his position.
(b) He has helped the people in the state more than anyone else who has ever held the office.
(c) He has the loyalty of the people all over the state.
(d) He knows how to campaign better than anyone in the state.

4. Where is Wille Stark's home town?
(a) Mason City
(b) Baton Rouge
(c) Biloxi
(d) Memphis

5. Who takes over as Jack's father after Jack's father leaves?
(a) Grandfather Burden
(b) Governor Stanton
(c) Mr. Stark
(d) Judge Irwin

Short Answer Questions

1. In a flashback, what does the author reveal about Jack's father?

2. What do Jack and Judge Irwin make while Jack is growing up?

3. With whom has Willie been having an affair?

4. What story does Jack's editor want Jack to get?

5. What happens to indicate that Lucy is not engaged in Willie's life?

(see the answer key)

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