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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 22.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What title does Lane Dean Jr. have in Chapter 16?
(a) Examiner.
(b) Agent.
(c) Chief.
(d) Investigator.

2. What does the author say is a lie in Chapter 9?
(a) The book's disclaimer.
(b) The book's title.
(c) The book.
(d) The book's reputation.

3. In Chapter 9, who does the author blame for problems with editing this novel?
(a) Agents.
(b) Publishers.
(c) Readers.
(d) Lawyers.

4. In Chapter 18, why do agents use Desk Names?
(a) Because they have to.
(b) To feel powerful.
(c) To play tricks on each other.
(d) They don't use Desk Names.

5. In Chapter 19, what is one main reason given for the problems of America?
(a) Too many government employees.
(b) A lack of Civics classes in school.
(c) A lack of immigration controls.
(d) Not enough private sector jobs.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Chapter 9, what does the author say about financial gain relating to this novel?

2. Why does the author suggest researching government documents in Chapter 9?

3. In Chapter 22, why does David go to Libertyville with his father?

4. In Chapter 14, what does one interviewee say was the basis of IRS agent performance review in the past?

5. What textual feature does Chapter 9 have that is missing from the other chapters?

(see the answer key)

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