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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although he is actually a speech writer for the President of the U.S.A, who does Timothy Burnham "officially" work for?
(a) The Central Intelligence Agency.
(b) The Washington Post.
(c) The American Broadcasting System.
(d) The Department of Energy.

2. Why does Mr. Joslin think Ivy Peniston would want to go back to Bermuda?
(a) Because Jerome failed typing.
(b) He believes all immigrants should return to their land of origin.
(c) So she could find a new husband.
(d) The climate and the flowers.

3. What is "the boom factor" ?
(a) A term only people with "Q" status would understand.
(b) The cost of materials for an atom bomb.
(c) The amount of noise an atom bomb makes when it explodes.
(d) Something Burnham made up.

4. Why does Ivy Peniston believe Mr. Joslin should bend the rules for Jerome?
(a) She will go to the press with the story if he will not help her.
(b) She knows Mr. Joslin bends the rules all the time.
(c) She is offering Mr. Joslin money for the favor.
(d) Because he is the kind of person America should want to help.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Burnham believes he is allergic to what?

2. What is stapled to the door of Derry's room?

3. What has Mr. Pym done for Ivy in the past?

4. Why is Ivy Peniston so upset about Jerome failing typing?

5. Who does Sarah work for?

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