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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. How does Burnham know Toddy Thatcher?

2. Once he gets started, what does the President open the news conference with?

3. In his statement that he starts the news conference with, what earlier event does the President refer to?

4. What Tom Sawyer character does Dyanna's new behavior remind Burnham of?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Considering the development of Burnham's relationship to the President throughout the book, how has Burnham influenced American Foreign Policy?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

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.

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