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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

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 Department of Energy.
(b) The Washington Post.
(c) The American Broadcasting System.
(d) The Central Intelligence Agency.

2. Where does Ivy Peniston get the idea that Jerome could cheat on his typing test?
(a) Jerome had mentioned it to her.
(b) From a boy on the steps of the school.
(c) She read about it in the newspaper.
(d) The typing teacher was a close freind of hers.

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

4. Why is Pym giving Ivy the Percodan?
(a) His insurance covers pain killers.
(b) To get her hooked.
(c) To relieve her pain.
(d) She can sell them for extra cash.

5. Why is Ivy Peniston so upset about Jerome failing typing?
(a) She understands that typing is a very important subject.
(b) He will not graduate in time to get a job he has been offered.
(c) She believes her son is lazy.
(d) She thiks he may be dealing drugs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mr. Joslin think Ivy Peniston would want to go back to Bermuda?

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

3. What sort of meeting does Pym meet Louise at?

4. Why does Pym blush when Eva asks why he is interested in the prescription?

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

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