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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What happens when Burnham drops his Pass?
(a) He rips his pants.
(b) An alarm goes off in the guard house.
(c) The person behind him picks it up.
(d) Seargant T laughs at him.

2. What does Mr. Pym say to Ivy that makes her think he could help her?
(a) "I can forge anything".
(b) "Sometimes you have to bend the rules to survive".
(c) "Let me know if I can help you with anything".
(d) "Free enterprise means you are free to help yourself...".

3. What is removed from the basement of the West wing in order to make space for Warner Cobb's office?
(a) A wall seperating the hallway from a closet.
(b) Two stalls from the ladies room.
(c) A waiting room.
(d) A secretary's office.

4. How does Burnham describe the task he is working on as the story begins?
(a) It is going to be a masterpiece when he is finished.
(b) It is a struggle between Church and State.
(c) It is a waste of his time and talent.
(d) It is an easy task that he hopes to finish quickly.

5. What does Burnham want to do with the flame thrower?
(a) Torch Derry's room.
(b) Test his new status with the Pentagon.
(c) Learn how to make one himself.
(d) Sell it to the Russians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who can call on a POTUS phone?

2. What is Burnham working on as the story opens?

3. Although he is actually a speech writer for the President of the U.S.A, who does Timothy Burnham "officially" work for?

4. Why will Mr. Joslin not bend the rules for Jerome?

5. How much money per paycheck is Burnham's pay raise worth?

(see the answer key)

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