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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Burnham find out about the pasha of Banda?
(a) That he owed millions of dollars to the World Bank.
(b) That he was a murderous dictator.
(c) That he couldn't speak English.
(d) That he was gravely ill.

2. How does Eva know so much about vitamins?
(a) She studied nutrition in school.
(b) She helped her father with his vitamins.
(c) From one of her Greenpeace colleagues.
(d) She took a lot of vitamins herself.

3. What is Mr Renfro's last comment to Burnham?
(a) "Its only fair to tell you, you worry me."
(b) "You could appeal to the President to have you transferred."
(c) "I do hope you learn to take it seriously."
(d) "I'm afraid, Mr Burnham, that you have no choice but to....grow up."

4. Why does Pym want to go for a walk with Eva?
(a) For the exercise.
(b) To make sure Ivy's cab went the right direction.
(c) He wanted to buy some cigarettes.
(d) To tell her he was a Soviet spy.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are Burnham's parting words to Epstein as he is leaving the Mess?

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

4. What is Burnham working on as the story opens?

5. What does Mr. Renfro bring to Burnham's office?

(see the answer key)

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