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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. Who does Ivy think Eva was?

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

3. What threat from his superiors in the Soviet Union prompts Pym to "prowl the perimeters of the White house" ?

4. What is Mr Renfro's last comment to Burnham?

5. What do members of the White House staff think about being assigned to the E.O.B. ?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Why is there more status in not wearing a White House pass?

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

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

8. Why does Pym choose catering as a business?

9. What is Burnham feeling when he gets home?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Burnham always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Through a series of semi-comical events, his career as a speech writer causes him to become the President's right hand man.

Part 1) What role does Dyanna play in Burnham's success and what is she motivated by?

Part 2) Is Burnham interested in being so close to the President and does this change in the course of the book?

Part 3) Who is Burnham's favorite author and how does this influence his advice to the President?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Do you think that Burnham has control over events in his life? What and how?

1) Has Burnham planned his career as a Presidential speech writer?

2) Does Burnham have any influence over Sarah and his children?

3) Does Burnham intentionally earn the Presidents respect? How? Explain using examples from the text.

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