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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Senator Erik Olson decides to disregard the advice of the FBI and the Secret Service and does what?
(a) He walks behind the funeral caissons.
(b) He goes to the funeral in an open carriage.
(c) He goes to the funeral in a Secret Srvice vehicle.
(d) He goes to the funeral procession in an armored limousine.

2. McMahon tells his boss that he is getting no cooperation in his attempts to look at the personnel files for which members?
(a) Air Force Special Tactics Squadron.
(b) Marine Force Reconnaisance.
(c) Special Forces.
(d) Navy SEALs.

3. Michael O'Rourke and his grandfather meet Olson for what shortly before the latter dies?
(a) Dinner.
(b) Breakfast.
(c) Cocktails.
(d) Lunch.

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

5. At the Turnquist crime scene, McMahon notes what about those guarding the congressman?
(a) Each was caught off guard.
(b) Only one reached for his gun.
(c) Two were asleep while the other two guarded.
(d) Two were inside, two were outside.

6. McMahon wants to accompany Roach to a meeting so that he can see whose face when he realizes the assassins have him as a target?
(a) Dickson's.
(b) Garret's.
(c) Vanelli's.
(d) Nance's.

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

8. The individual storming into Michael O'Rourke's office threatens him with what if he does not vote as he is told?
(a) Blackmail.
(b) Severe physical injury.
(c) Death.
(d) Political isolation.

9. In Chapter 2, President Jim Stevens is meeting with Stu Garret and Mark Dickson to plot how to obtain the votes necessary to accomplish what?
(a) Pass the tax bill.
(b) Pass the budget.
(c) Pass the national education bill.
(d) Pass the anti-crime bill.

10. As Michael O'Rourke and Liz Scarlatti go home from Blacky's Bar, he wonders if what he told someone has resulted in what?
(a) Dirty politics.
(b) Blackmail.
(c) Murder.
(d) A newspaper story.

11. 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.

12. What does the President's Chief of Staff advise him to do if he becomes uncomfortable during an upcoming press conference?
(a) Lie, end the conference early saying he has a national security meeting.
(b) Lie, end the conference early saying he has a trade meeting.
(c) Lie, end the conference early saying he has a military briefing.
(d) Lie, end the conference early saying he must meet a foreign diplomat.

13. The President holds a meeting in the Situation Room and announces that who will be responsible for security of the remaining senators, congressmen, and their families?
(a) Counter-commando tactics military personnel.
(b) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) military personnel.
(c) Navy SEALs.
(d) Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) law enforcement personnel.

14. When assassinating Basset, what means do the killers use to avoid injuring any civilians?
(a) They us a hollow-point bullet.
(b) They us a nitroglycerin-tipped dart.
(c) The use a low-velocity, hollow-point bullet.
(d) They use a nitroglycerin-tipped bullet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After viewing the bodies at the Turnquist crime scene, Dr. Kennedy and General Heaney believe the killers are what?

2. What is the President's reaction to Olson's murder?

3. 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?

4. What is the occupation of the individual McMahon and Kennedy meet?

5. Scott Coleman is afraid to use any of his contacts for information about Turnquist's death since doing so might do what?

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