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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Prologue, Chapter 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Shields ask a man to find for him?
(a) A travel case.
(b) A gas station.
(c) A jacket.
(d) Something to eat.

2. From where does Mercier suggest that the United States buy electricity?
(a) Canadian National Electric.
(b) Toronto Hydro.
(c) Quebec Hydro.
(d) Ottawa Power.

3. What is Richard Essex doing on the train?
(a) Writing a letter to his wife.
(b) Playing cards.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Reading a book.

4. How late is the train that should be coming into the station?
(a) 30 minutes.
(b) 16 minutes.
(c) 5 minutes.
(d) 12 minutes.

5. What happens to a ship on the St. Lawrence River?
(a) Explosion.
(b) Pilot error.
(c) It runs aground.
(d) Collision.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Meechum tries to get outside the station to flag the train?

2. Who is the Western Union night man?

3. What is Mercier doing as he drives to his office at the White House?

4. Where is Harvey Shields in Chapter 1?

5. What happens to Shields at the end of Chapter 2?

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