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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the President's Chief of Staff advise him to do if he becomes uncomfortable during an upcoming press conference?

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

3. Jackson cautions Michael O'Rourke not to go to which agency?

4. Who demands that Secret Service Director Alex Tracy fire Harry Dorle, the agent in charge of Basset's safety?

5. 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?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when Michael O'Rourke hangs up on the President?

2. Why does Michael O'Rourke carry a concealed gun?

3. Gus Mitchell indicates that it appears the assassins are commandos, that they have planned the murders over some time, and they would have taken advantage of what?

4. In Chapter 4, what are some skills that Vince Flynn demonstrates are required of the President?

5. Chapter 15 is short and addresses what?

6. How is Congressman Burt Turnquist killed?

7. How do Michael and Seamus O'Rourke get Senator Olson to talk about the budget summit at Camp David in Chapter 23?

8. Using a mobile scramble phone to call McMahon, what do Michael O'Rourke and Scott Coleman tell him?

9. Why is Scarlatti upset in Chapter 16?

10. How does the first chapter begin?

(see the answer keys)

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