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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burnham say to Sarah about his reason for writing for the President?
(a) That he agrees with the President.
(b) He does it for the power.
(c) He couldn't get another job.
(d) That he does it for the money.

2. What is "Q" Clearance?
(a) Clearance to be able to ask the President any question about policy.
(b) A very high secret clearance authorization.
(c) Access to the President and his staff any time, day or night.
(d) Permission to write and read important "for your eyes only" memos.

3. How much does Pym pay Louise to divorce him?
(a) $10,000.
(b) $2,500
(c) $5,000
(d) $100,000

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

5. What does Burnham want Mr. Renfro to explain?
(a) When he can move into his new office.
(b) When his next raise is.
(c) Who he can talk to concerning atomic energy documents.
(d) The make up of a neutron bomb.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who's personal chef has Dickinson been?

3. What is Pinsky terrified of in Annapolis?

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

5. What sort of whale oil is an effective lubricant for the trigger devices of a hydrogen bomb?

(see the answer key)

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