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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Garret screams out, what does Nance do?

2. Who at CIA headquarters receives a signal that Higgins' personal alarm has been activated?

3. In spite of Michael O'Rourke's objections, who tells Tim O'Rourke everything about his involvement in the assassinations?

4. When Scott Coleman calls Stansfield, who is still in the air, he tells Scott he is going where?

5. Back at his ranch, Nance's assistant interrupts him, saying that who is calling?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Roach relay to McMahon in Chapter 33 regarding Fitzgerald?

2. What happens when Stansfield calls the President to determine if he is knows where Nance and Garret are?

3. What information is contained in a note that Michael O'Rourke says came with the taped confession?

4. Although reluctant at first, Kennedy and McMahon go for a ride with Michael O'Rourke to do what?

5. What does Michael O'Rourke tell his girlfriend transpired when Stansfield played the tape in front of Nance and Garret?

6. What takes place as the guards patrol Higgins' estate grounds?

7. What do Hackett and Stroble do after the attack on Higgins' estate?

8. What takes place in the meeting between Nance and Garret after Higgins' body is found?

9. What does Kennedy tell McMahon at a meeting in the Pentagon?

10. Chapter 45 provides what final elements of the "Consequences" theme?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How is the theme of hubris expanded upon in Chapter 6? The politicians making key decisions are missing what in regard to how real the threat is?

Essay Topic 2

What critical background about Michael O'Rourke's life is provided in Chapter 7 that will be important later in helping readers understand what motivates him?

Essay Topic 3

The O'Rourkes refuse to let Senator Olson stay neutral, but instead force him to pick a side. Which does he choose? What action has redeemed him? How was he out of line earlier with Seamus?

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