4. Who lobbies Congress to take a stance against Russia for its control of various European regions?
(a) Abel.
(b) Kate.
(c) Henry.
(d) Thaddeus.

5. At the time when Abel asks for a political appointment, how many stores has his daughter opened?
(a) 3.
(b) 9.
(c) 10.
(d) 5.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many charges of bribery and corruption of a public official does Abel face?

2. In which store does Florentyna get her first job?

3. How much money does William spend in order to become proactive against Abel?

4. Where do William and Kate vacation in Chapter 21?

5. In how many states is Abel accused of bribery and corruption of a public official?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the obvious reason that William is glad to see Abel's success in reopening the Chicago hotel?

2. When does William realize he has known Abel for a very long time? What made him realize it?

3. Explain how Abel "dumped" his airline stock. What resulted?

4. What does Osborne's defeat for re-election mean to Abel?

5. Why does Florentyna reject her father's offer to manage all the hotel gift shops in his chain?

6. When William grows concerned about Abel buying stock in the bank, he phones him. What does William mean when he tells Abel he has a personal matter to discuss that involves only the two of them? Why does William say that?

7. Explain when and why William and Kate get married.

8. What is Hodgkin's Disease and who in this book is diagnosed with it?

9. How does Henry Osborne die and what statement does his death make?

10. Why does Richard get so angry when he sees his girlfriend charging items on credit?

(see the answer keys)

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