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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With what fictional newspaper does Heather Holloway have an interview coming up in Chapter 12?
(a) Baltimore Reader.
(b) New York Courier.
(c) Washington Sun.
(d) Los Angeles Press.

2. What plan does the Captain tell Naylor that BR has come up with in Chapter 6?
(a) Making candy cigarettes.
(b) Making Jennette a co-spokesperson.
(c) Starting a cigarette-funded news outlet.
(d) Reintroducing cigarettes in movies.

3. In Chapter 9, what does Heather tell Nick is the topic of her article?
(a) Public relations challenges.
(b) Faustian bargains.
(c) Him.
(d) The tobacco industry.

4. What is BR's reaction to Naylor's idea of reintroducing smoking in movies in Chapter 4?
(a) He is livid.
(b) He is compelled.
(c) He is energized.
(d) He is underwhelmed.

5. What request from Nick does Polly turn down at the end of Chapter 7?
(a) A loan of 2,500 dollars.
(b) A drink.
(c) A kiss.
(d) A ride home.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which governmental agency has recently released a damning report regarding second-hand smoke at the beginning of Chapter 11?

2. What does B.R. not do that is odd given his position at the Academy?

3. Who else is on the panel on which Naylor sits in the Prologue?

4. What airport is Naylor in when BR calls him in Chapter 6?

5. What event prompted Bliss to join the military in the 1960's?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Nick survive the attempt on his life by the nico-terrorists?

2. Why is Nick's Today Show interview in Chapter 12 such a hit?

3. What fire is Bobby Jay Bliss putting out in Chapter 2?

4. Describe the Captain.

5. What is the purpose of Nick Naylor's meeting with Reverend Griggs in Chapter 10?

6. How have Naylor's fortunes changed when he returns to the Academy at the beginning of Chapter 7?

7. What is the MOD Squad?

8. In Chapter 1, what differences between BR and his predecessor does Naylor note?

9. How does Oprah betray Naylor at the beginning of Chapter 5?

10. In Chapter 3, how does BR try to undermine Naylor?

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