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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Jackson give Michael O'Rourke for not going to the agency he names?
(a) Michael would be in danger.
(b) Seamus would be in danger.
(c) Michael's girlfriend would be in danger.
(d) Jackson would be in danger.

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

3. After Basset's death, a recorded message using a computerize voice is received at the ABC television network via what?
(a) U.S. mail.
(b) UPS.
(c) FedEx.
(d) Phone.

4. Whom does Dr. Irene Kennedy believe is responsible for the murders of the prominent politicians?
(a) The Mafia.
(b) Military commandos.
(c) Terrorists.
(d) Right-wing radicals.

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

6. Jackson tells the O'Rourke men that he believes who is responsible for the deaths of Olson and Turnquist?
(a) Nance.
(b) Stansfield.
(c) Garret.
(d) Higgins.

7. After viewing the bodies at the Turnquist crime scene, Dr. Kennedy and General Heaney believe the killers are what?
(a) Police S.W.A.T. members.
(b) Political extremists.
(c) Terrorists.
(d) Military comandos.

8. After the war, Jackson worked for which agency?
(a) FBI.
(b) CIA.
(c) NSA.
(d) DIA.

9. Where do Seamus and Michael O'Rourke travel to meet with Augie Jackson?
(a) Maryland.
(b) West Virginia.
(c) North Carolina.
(d) Georgia.

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

11. 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) Political isolation.
(c) Death.
(d) Severe physical injury.

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

13. 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) Olson.
(b) Nance.
(c) Dickson.
(d) Fitzgerald.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Michael O'Rourke lost both of his parents in a car crash caused by a drunk driver with how many prior convictions for driving while intoxicated?

2. Speaker of the House Thomas Basset says on television that he will never do what?

3. The Director of the FBI wants to review files of which retired or released personnel?

4. When Michael O'Rourke finds out what is occurring, he insists they inform the FBI of what?

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

(see the answer keys)

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