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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. Where are the document leaks that the President refers to?

2. What does Dr. Johnson say about Patriotism?

3. What does Ivy do when she hears the news about the document leaks?

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

5. What does Burnham take from the locked closet in Epstein's office?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who is the first person Burnham wants to call from his new office?

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

3. How does Pym know that Teal appreciates the information he has given him?

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

5. What does Burnham do after he steals the tapes he needs to blackmail Epstein?

6. Describe why Burnham is not fired after that first meeting with the President.

7. What does Burnham realize after the ordeal of his first Cabinet meeting?

8. What was in the courier bag from Teal that alarmed Pym?

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

10. Describe Burnham's feelings when the President informs him he is to write his memoirs.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Does the President have any strong political beliefs?

1) How do these beliefs get expressed in the plot?

2) How does Burnham influence the President? Cite 3 examples from the text.

3) Why do you think the President wants Burnham's advice?

Essay Topic 2

Eva knows a great deal about nutrition. How is she using her knowledge to influence Burnham?

1) How is she controlling what he eats?

2) In your opinion, does she show interest in his consumption out of affection, or is she just doing her job?

3) Which do you think is having more of an effect on Burnham,:the food or the sex? Explain, using three examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

When Pym meets with Teal at the bar,he is not impressed. Not only does he dislike Teal, but he has a deep mistrust of him.

1) In your opinion, what does this mistrust foreshadow?

2) What has Teal said to Pym that caused him to lose his temper?

3 )What is Pym thinking that Teal might do to him because he lost his temper?

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