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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Scott Coleman uses what to contact McMahon and relay information about the killings?
(a) Disposable phone and a voice modulator.
(b) Mobile scramble phone and a voice modulator.
(c) Splice into phone line and a voice modulator.
(d) Pay phone and a voice modulator.

2. What does Michael O'Rourke do since his friend, Mark Coleman, was killed by an addict with multiple convictions for armed robbery that has been released early?
(a) He resumes the martial arts training he learned as a Marine.
(b) He goes everywhere with a hired driver.
(c) He stays off the streets after dark.
(d) He carries a gun with a special permit.

3. FBI Special Agent Skip McMahon is responsible for investigating the three political killings and is impressed by what?
(a) The killers' efficiency.
(b) The killers' speed.
(c) The killers' skillfulness.
(d) The media's reporting.

4. Jackson cautions Michael O'Rourke not to go to which agency?
(a) CIA.
(b) DIA.
(c) FBI.
(d) Secret Service.

5. Scott Coleman is afraid to use any of his contacts for information about Turnquist's death since doing so might do what?
(a) Expose the assassins.
(b) Draw unwanted attention.
(c) Jeopardize the contacts.
(d) Prompt more killings.

6. 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) Caution the President.
(c) Stay clear of Olson.
(d) Stay clear of the President.

7. At his press conference in Chapter 4, the President announces that he has secured enough votes, and the author reveals what about Stevens?
(a) He likes to manipulate the media.
(b) He is confident he can get whatever he wants fairly.
(c) He sought the legislation for the country's betterment.
(d) He relies on leadership, voice acting, and personality skills.

8. In another secret meeting with Nance (who has concerns after Olson's death,) Higgins convinces him everything will be fine by when?
(a) In two weeks.
(b) The next week.
(c) The next day.
(d) In a few days.

9. Liz Scarlatti introduces herself to Stevens as a reporter for which periodical?
(a) Washington Times.
(b) Washington Herald.
(c) Washington Post.
(d) Washington Reader.

10. Michael O'Rourke meets Scott Coleman at the cabin to discuss Olson's murder and is told what?
(a) Scott can neither confirm nor deny.
(b) Scott is not responsible.
(c) Scott is responsible.
(d) Scott cannot tell Michael who did it.

11. Garret listens in on a private meeting between his boss and which individual who convinces Stevens he needs his support to pass the budget?
(a) Fitzgerald.
(b) Olson.
(c) Dickson.
(d) Nance.

12. Who demands that Secret Service Director Alex Tracy fire Harry Dorle, the agent in charge of Basset's safety?
(a) Mrs. Bassett.
(b) Stu Garret.
(c) Jim Stevens.
(d) Brian Roach.

13. When it is suggested that Stevens employ increased military security at the White House, what is his response?
(a) He agrees only to an increase in plain-clothes security.
(b) He agrees.
(c) He declines.
(d) He agrees only to hidden sharpshooters on surrounding buildings.

14. What is the President's reaction to Olson's murder?
(a) Anger.
(b) Pleasure.
(c) Gratitude.
(d) Fear.

15. Following Mark Coleman's death, Michael O'Rourke become more dissatisfied with what?
(a) American politics.
(b) The American legal system.
(c) America's crime problem.
(d) American democracy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Michael O'Rourke wants to speak with Olson before the senator leaves for what event?

2. What does Garret tell the National Security adviser he worries the deaths of Koslowski and Basset will do?

3. Senator Erik Olson decides to disregard the advice of the FBI and the Secret Service and does what?

4. At the end of Chapter 16, the President and Garret are confident that the new coalition between the two parties will help Stevens secure a second term, and Nance does what?

5. Stevens is primarily concerned with how the assassinations will affect what?

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