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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

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

2. What is Pinsky terrified of in Annapolis?
(a) Not having enough money.
(b) Soft shell crabs.
(c) Americans.
(d) Being uncovered as a spy.

3. Who does Burnham praise in the speech he wrote for the President?
(a) The people of Banda.
(b) Banda's recent peacefuland democratic elections.
(c) The President's policies in Banda.
(d) The pasha of Banda.

4. In Chapter 7, what is Sarah most upset about?
(a) That Burnham had no principles.
(b) Finding the "bug" in the car.
(c) That they argued in front of the children.
(d) That Burnham ridiculed Sonja.

5. What does Pym promise to give Ivy before she leaves?
(a) A bottle of sherry.
(b) Money.
(c) More pills.
(d) A phone number to call about getting a forged high school diploma.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ivy think that Mr. Pym wants?

2. Why does Pym want to go for a walk with Eva?

3. What does the Majority Leader of the United States Senate say about the President's choice for the Vice President?

4. Who does the fellow who claimed to have an appointment with the President, take his orders from?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Burnham's health like?

2. What logic does Louise use to explain selling her baby to Pym?

3. What confuses Burnham about his "Q" status?

4. Describe Ivy's understanding of Pym.

5. Describe the difference between working in the West Wing of the White House and the East Office Building.

6. What sort of gift does Ivy plan to bring Mr. Pym?

7. Why has Epstein turned down the job he was originally offered by the President who was then still a Senator?

8. What is Burnham feeling when he gets home?

9. Which faction of the political spectrum is Derry leaning towards?

10. Does Burnham want "Q" clearance?

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