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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. Why was Eva in Jail?

2. What has Mr. Pym said he was a collector of that Ivy could get for him in return for his help?

3. How does Pym get custody of Eva?

4. What is "Q" Clearance?

5. Whose speech does Burnham hear while at college in 1960?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Timothy Burnham's job.

2. What manner of relationship does Ivy have with Mr. Pym?

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

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

5. What is Pym's intention in giving Ivy the Percodan?

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

7. What is Sarah's opinion of Burnham's job?

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

9. How much does Eva know about her father's espionage career?

10. What does Christopher say about Burnham and Sarah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

When Burnham understands that the ship in the harbor in Havana was the Bilitis, he asks for an hour to get the situation under control.

1) How does he know he can handle this situation?

2) What do you think his motivations are? Does this have anything to do with wanting to defy Epstein?

3) What, in your opinion, is the significance of Toddy being a transsexual?

Essay Topic 2

Hal proves to be an important ally to Eva and Burnham throughout the story.

1) What motivates Hal to be so helpful?

2) Does Hal have any family or friends that we know about?

3) Does it surprise you that Hal is able to talk to Epstein?

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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