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

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

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

4. How long has Burnham been married to Sarah?

5. Who does Ivy think Eva was?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Pym choose catering as a business?

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

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

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

6. Describe the meeting between Ivy Peniston and Luther Joslin.

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What is the significance of Mengele's and Louise's arrest?

1) What does this mean for Pym?

2) What does this mean for Eva?

3) Does this event affect the espionage activities? Explain using examples from the text.

Essay Topic 2

What does the President mean at the press conference when he jokes about wishing he could put the First Amendment on hold?

1) What is happening when the President jokes about this?

2) Who is the President speaking to when he makes this joke?

3) From what you know about the President, was there any truth in this statement?

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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