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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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) Because he is the kind of person America should want to help.
(c) She knows Mr. Joslin bends the rules all the time.
(d) She is offering Mr. Joslin money for the favor.

2. What kind of information will Burnham have access to with "Q" status?
(a) Atomic energy documents.
(b) The President's agenda
(c) Classified computer disks containing information from the CIA.
(d) Personel files.

3. What is Burnham working on as the story opens?
(a) A National Day of Prayer Proclamation.
(b) An official letter of congratulations.
(c) A college reference letter.
(d) The President's Inaugural Speech.

4. Burnham's son, Christopher, is reading the horoscope from which magazine?
(a) NewsWeek.
(b) Sports Illustrated.
(c) Rolling Stone.
(d) The Lampoon.

5. How much longer is the President for whom Burnham writes speeches going to be in power?
(a) Over a year.
(b) Six months.
(c) Four years.
(d) Less than a month.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr Renfro's last comment to Burnham?

2. How does Burnham describe the task he is working on as the story begins?

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

4. What does Burnham say to Sarah about his reason for writing for the President?

5. Whose speech does Burnham hear while at college in 1960?

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