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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What has Mr. Pym said he was a collector of that Ivy could get for him in return for his help?
(a) "People Trivia"
(b) Signed baseballs.
(c) Old Stamps.
(d) Coins.

2. Why is Burnham getting "Q" Clearance?
(a) He has worked for the department for nine years and it is automatic at that point.
(b) The President awards it to his favorite staff members.
(c) He needs it in order to continue working as writer for the President.
(d) He has applied for it in order to advance his career.

3. Why will Mr. Joslin not bend the rules for Jerome?
(a) He enjoys being cruel to single mothers.
(b) He believes it would be unfair.
(c) He dosn't like Jerome.
(d) He is afraid he will be caught.

4. What is Burnham's astrological sign?
(a) Leo.
(b) Capricorn.
(c) Taurus.
(d) Libra.

5. Burnham's wife, Sarah, says that Derry's pubescent radicalism was due to what?
(a) Her disdain of rock stars.
(b) Burnham's decision to work for the President.
(c) A healthy superego.
(d) Sarah's lack of time to spend with Derry.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Burnham decide to take the bus to work instead of a cab?

2. Why does Mr. Joslin think that Jerome failed typing?

3. Why does Ivy Peniston argue that Jerome could graduate despite failing typing?

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

5. What does Burnham want to do with the flame thrower?

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