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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. What two talking points does Naylor cite in Chapter 1's call to a dubious periodical?
(a) Insufficient test groups and foregone conclusions.
(b) Poorly-trained researchers and poorly-worded surveys.
(c) Divergent medical opinions and anti-industry bias.
(d) Hidden health benefits and internal corruption.

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

3. What word does Naylor use to describe the office's collective attitude toward him in the beginning of Chapter 7?
(a) Uncertain.
(b) Affectionate.
(c) Envious.
(d) Disgusted.

4. From what state is the caller who announces he will kill Nick Naylor in Chapter 8?
(a) New York.
(b) Maryland.
(c) Virginia.
(d) Florida.

5. What type of medical condition has recently been linked to smoking in Chapter 1?
(a) A circularoty condition.
(b) A neurological condition.
(c) A digestive condition.
(d) A pituitary condition.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Prologue, what does the autocrat in Naylor's story do to those caught selling tobacco?

2. At the end of Chapter 9, what does Heather say attracts her to Nick?

3. What is written on the sign the nico-terrorist put on Nick in Chapter 12?

4. What city does the Captain live and work in?

5. What does the MOD Squad regularly sneak Nick in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe the history of cigarettes as related by Nick Naylor in Chapter 4.

3. What does the reader learn about Gazelle in Chapter 7?

4. How is Nick taken hostage in Chapter 11?

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

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

7. How does the Academy respond to the death threat in Chapter 9?

8. What issue does Nick have with with Sven Gland's ad campaign in Chapter 7?

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

10. Why was Nick Naylor fired as a television reporter?

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