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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. In November, when Beckwith is re-elected, what does he nominate Braxton for?
(a) Admiral.
(b) Secretary of State.
(c) Vice-President.
(d) Mayor.

2. Who did Ari, Michael, and Kalkinov hire to murder the perpetrator of the plane bombing?
(a) A governor.
(b) A friend.
(c) A priest.
(d) A hit man.

3. While Elizabeth and Susanna talk about Sam Braxton, who is behind them wearing a high-frequency headpiece?
(a) A teacher.
(b) A student.
(c) A jogger.
(d) A priest.

4. How many men are off the coast of Long Island on a large yacht?
(a) 4.
(b) 3.
(c) 2.
(d) 1.

5. What is Douglas Cannon's role in the government?
(a) He is the Mayor.
(b) He is the Senator.
(c) He is the Vice-President.
(d) He is the Admiral.

Short Answer Questions

1. Across what border have the Soviet agents in the Prologue been secreted?

2. What does Susanna ask Elizabeth to do that she cannot because of attorney-client privilege?

3. What state has a large defense industry that Beckwith is afraid of losing the vote of?

4. What party is President Beckwith part of?

5. Where is Elizabeth expecting to go in again for her appointment that she considers mandatory for Michael to attend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is the ruse employed by the two men on a large yacht off the coast of Long Island for their journey?

2. Why does Michael not believe that the airline incident involved the Sword of Gaza?

3. What does Susanna discover about Elliott and Beckwith's relationship as she writes her story?

4. Why does Elizabeth refuse to snoop for Susanna?

5. Why is Elizabeth jealous of Sarah?

6. How do Astrid and Delaroche kill Colin?

7. Why does Braxton accept Elizabeth into his firm?

8. What happens to Mahmoud after he completes his mission aboard the whaler?

9. Why do Ari Shamron, Kalnikov and Mitchell Elliott congratulate themselves in the Caribbean?

10. What does Beckwith talk about in his speech to the public?

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