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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. What does the President like about Burnham's suggestion on the invasion?

2. Who is Teal talking about to when he said "B-12 has gone bad"?

3. Why does Ivy think her leg had stopped hurting?

4. What does Burnham compare kissing Dyanna to?

5. What Ancient Greek city does Pym compare the bar to?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Burnham's opinion on the Invasion of the Honduras.

2. What is Burnham's ironic thought about Sarah after he solves the crisis with Toddy?

3. How has Hal been an ally to Burnham throughout the story?

4. What occurs in Chapter 8 that lets us know that Burnham is definitely "in" with the President?

5. What does Eva learn about herself after Louise's arrest with Mengele?

6. What is Pym relieved about when he called Teal?

7. What thoughts does Burnham have about his motivations for kissing Dyanna?

8. Why is Burnham feeling proud after the President's speech on the Honduras situation?

9. What gives Burnham the courage to tell Eva he has put her under investigation by the FBI?

10. What does Dyanna find out at lunch with Connie and Dolores?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Timothy Burnham's wife, Sarah, believes he is an unprincipled man.

Part 1) Would you agree with this opinion of Burnham?

Part 2) Why or why not? Provide some examples from the text supporting your point of view.

Part 3) Did your opinion of Burnham change as the book progressed? Explain, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

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 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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