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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 23.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Michael O'Rourke wants to speak with Olson before the senator leaves for what event?
(a) Camp David summit.
(b) News conference.
(c) White House conference.
(d) Legislative vote.

2. What does Olson later do after making the offensive remark to Seamus O'Rourke?
(a) Slaps his face.
(b) Spits on him.
(c) Calls him a terrorist.
(d) Apologizes.

3. In Chapter 20, Scott Coleman warns Michael O'Rourke that there could be trouble if Olson takes the President's side, and that Michael should do what?
(a) Caution Olson.
(b) Stay clear of the President.
(c) Stay clear of Olson.
(d) Caution the President.

4. What does Michael O'Rourke do when Olson offers to introduce him to the President?
(a) Declines.
(b) Says he will another day.
(c) Accepts with great hesitation.
(d) Accepts eagerly.

5. Olson has given the President how long to make some real changes before exposing his budget sham?
(a) 1 week.
(b) 1 month.
(c) 2 weeks.
(d) 10 days.

Short Answer Questions

1. Garret listens in on a private meeting between his boss and which individual who convinces Stevens he needs his support to pass the budget?

2. As the politicians ignore his warnings that the White House would be safer than Camp David, Secret Service Agent Jack Warch makes what transportation arrangements?

3. How does Congressman Michael O'Rourke end the call when he is telephoned by the President who is seeking his vote for the budget?

4. In briefing Stevens and his staff about the investigation that has just begun, McMahon quickly grows impatient with whom?

5. At his press conference in Chapter 4, the President announces that he has secured enough votes, and the author reveals what about Stevens?

(see the answer key)

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