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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. How did Tiny Duffy get his name?
(a) He is a large, overweight man.
(b) He has a small intellect.
(c) He has a tiny head.
(d) He is a short, slim man.

2. What is Judge Irwin's response to Willie's request?
(a) He is not able to do it.
(b) He will think about it.
(c) He will not do it.
(d) He will be glad to do it.

3. What happens to indicate that Lucy is not engaged in Willie's life?
(a) Willie notices that she no longer has the chef prepare Willie's favorite meals.
(b) Willie finds her asleep early even with the threat of impeachment hanging over Willie's head.
(c) Lucy takes frequent shopping trips out of town.
(d) Lucy takes several independent vacations.

4. How does Judge Irwin react when a dinner guest berates Governor Stark's programs?
(a) He lets the arguments escalate.
(b) He defends them as necessary in a changing world.
(c) He changes the subject.
(d) He agrees with his guest.

5. During dinner at the judge's home one night in 1933, what topic comes up as part of the conversation?
(a) Jack's job in politics and the influence he holds
(b) Jack's school days
(c) The coming war in Europe
(d) Jack's old girlfriends

Short Answer Questions

1. During this time, Willie and Lucy have a son named __________.

2. How many husbands has Mrs. Burden had?

3. What two major political factions run the state?

4. Of what has White been accused?

5. When Jack returns to his office, he finds that ______________________________ have been begun for State Auditor, Byram B. White.

Short Essay Questions

1. What are the circumstances surrounding Willie's loss at reelection for the county treasurer job?

2. What is revealed in the literary technique does the author use at the beginning of Chapter 2?

3. What is it that makes Adam accept the position of director of the hospital?

4. What is Willie's reaction when Judge Irwin refuses to support a man Willie has chosen for a senate nomination?

5. Jack takes an abrupt, unannounced trip to California after learning of Anne's affair with Willie. What consumes Jack's thoughts as he drives cross-country?

6. What leads Jack to explore the judge's interest in the American Electric Power Company?

7. When is Jack able to leave California and return home?

8. How do Willie's problem-solving tactics emerge after his son, Tom, has a car accident?

9. To whom is the construction contract awarded and why?

10. What is the nature of Anne Stanton's depression?

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