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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. How long has it been since Burnham had a drink?

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

3. What does Burnham think about contact from the President?

4. Why is Mr. Pym interested in Ivy?

5. Why is Burnham getting "Q" Clearance?

Short Essay Questions

1. What decision does Pym make at he end of Chapter 6?

2. Why is Ivy so driven to get Jerome his diploma?

3. What is Burnham feeling when he gets home?

4. What does Renfro not have a sense of humor about?

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

6. Does Burnham want "Q" clearance?

7. Who is Sonja?

8. Describe Ivy's understanding of Pym.

9. How does Burnham handle the situation after he finds out the truth about the pasha?

10. Describe the economic situation in the Soviet Union during the war.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Dyanna's takes her position as Burnham's secretary very seriously.

1) What are Dyanna's personal circumstances?

2) What motivates Dyanna to help Burnham be successful?

3) Do you think Burnham is attracted to Dyanna? Explain using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the animosity between the NSC and the CIA.

1) How does this compromise the President's safety?

2) How does this help Burnham with his relationship with the President?

3) What is the truth about the pasha of Banda?

Essay Topic 3

Does Burnham's relationship with Eva cause him to lose his job? Explain using examples from the text.

1) Did Eva care about what Burnham does for a living?

2) Did Eva enjoy spying on Burnham?

3) Does Eva help Burnham? How?

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