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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What Japanese film does Burnham refer to when speaking with Toddy?
(a) Hiroshima.
(b) Rashomon.
(c) Shogun.
(d) Godzilla.

4. What question does Epstein have for Burnham after the President leaves?
(a) "Who are you?"
(b) "When will you move your office to the West Wing?"
(c) "How much do you know about atomic secrets?"
(d) "How did you solve that boat crises?"

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Ivy Peniston believe Mr. Joslin should bend the rules for Jerome?

2. Why is Pym giving Ivy the Percodan?

3. What music piece inspires Burnham's idea about what to do?

4. What does the President think that most men's handwriting looked like?

5. What does Burnham want Mr. Renfro to explain?

(see the answer key)

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