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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What threat from his superiors in the Soviet Union prompts Pym to "prowl the perimeters of the White house" ?
(a) The threat of losing his business.
(b) The threat of being exposed as a spy.
(c) The threat of being sent home.
(d) The threat of losing Eva.

2. After he confronts Epstein in the Mess, why does Burnham feel terrific?
(a) He had become an actor instead of a reactor.
(b) He was starting to feel better about his personal problems.
(c) He was honored to be writing the speech for the President.
(d) He felt well taken care of by Cobb.

3. Why does Mr. Joslin think Ivy Peniston would want to go back to Bermuda?
(a) He believes all immigrants should return to their land of origin.
(b) Because Jerome failed typing.
(c) The climate and the flowers.
(d) So she could find a new husband.

4. Why does Sergeant T have Burnham halt at the guard house?
(a) Seargant T had a message for Burnham from the President.
(b) Sergeant T didn't recongnize Burnham.
(c) Burnham isn't wearing his pass.
(d) Seargant T was accustomed to Burnham drivng his car, not walking.

5. What does Burnham want to do because he felt patriotic?
(a) Salute the flag.
(b) Make sure he shreds all his Top Secret documents.
(c) Investigate Mr. Pym.
(d) Invade someone.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Burnham feel that no planes should fly over Georgetown?

2. What is "the boom factor" ?

3. How much longer is the President for whom Burnham writes speeches going to be in power?

4. Where does Ivy Peniston get the idea that Jerome could cheat on his typing test?

5. How does Ivy know she has "struck the mother lode" when she enters the office?

(see the answer key)

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