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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 sort of meal is Pym preparing as he speaks with Eva?

2. What college is the President's nephew applying for?

3. What gift has the President offered Burnham?

4. What name is Ivy using in reference to Dyanna?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why will Burnham not turn Eva in after she confessed she was a spy?

3. What does Eva think of Burnham?

4. Who is Teal referring to when he speaks of B-12?

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

6. What is the topic of the meeting that Burnham attends with the President?

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

8. How does Eva use her knowledge of Burnham's health issues to her advantage?

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

10. How does the President explain Burnham to the press?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Sarah appears to have some very strong principles, and uses this as a reason for kicking Burnham out of the house.

Part 1) What are Sarah's complaints about Burnham?

Part 2) Do you think Sarah was being fair in her accusations?

Part 3) Does it seem to you that Sarah's friend, Sonja, was influencing her, as Burnham believed she was? Explain, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 2

Pym's espionage career made him resourceful and ruthless. He had, however, some moments throughout the story that showed him to be emotional and in the end, he chose rebellion rather than compliance.

Part 1) Describe Pyms life as a young man in the Soviet Union.

Part 2) Describe how Pym built up his identity as an American.

Part 3) What is Pym"s attitude towards Eva? Explain, using examples from the book.

Essay Topic 3

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?

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