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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. Jarod breaks Michael O'Rourke's what on Nance's orders?

2. Michael O'Rourke contacts McMahon and convinces him that he has information about who's deaths?

3. Michael O'Rourke tells Dr. Kennedy and McMahon that an envelope containing a tape was dropped off on his doorstep when?

4. Who begins shooting out the security cameras which causes Higgins to start running inside?

5. Scott Coleman cautions that nobody is to fire while at Higgins' residence unless what?

Short Essay Questions

1. Meanwhile, what happens back at Nance's ranch when Stevens gets through to him?

2. How do Scott Coleman and those with him launch an assault on Higgins' estate?

3. What transpires in another meeting with McMahon, Roach, Kennedy, and Stansfield?

4. What takes place back at the CIA Operations Center after Stroble and Hackett escape with Tim O'Rourke?

5. What happens at the White House when Stansfield notifies Stevens and his cabinet that Higgins has been kidnapped?

6. How does Stansfield make his way to the Nance ranch to rescue Michael O'Rourke?

7. How do Michael O'Rourke, Scott Coleman, and his team observe Higgins' estate?

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

9. What happens with Garret and Nance when Stansfield returns and says he will be playing a tape that was left at Michael O'Rourke's door?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In the press conference in Chapter 4, how does the author provide a good example of the performance skills that are necessary for successful politicians?

Essay Topic 2

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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