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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Shaw go to the federal building in Lafayette?
(a) To talk to a friend.
(b) To file a subpoena.
(c) To look at property deeds.
(d) To look at files from a trial.

2. Where is Callahan going to attend a conference?
(a) New Orleans.
(b) Boston.
(c) Philadelphia.
(d) D.C.

3. How long will it take Voyles to have the names of the candidates for the Supreme Court checked?
(a) Many months.
(b) A month.
(c) Two weeks.
(d) Ten days.

4. Where have Luke and Khamel met before?
(a) London.
(b) New York City.
(c) Paris.
(d) Rome.

5. For what medical condition is Justice Jensen being treated?
(a) A heart ailment.
(b) Cystic fibrosis.
(c) Diabetes.
(d) Depression.

6. How many hours does the FBI director want Verheek to work until the murders are solved?
(a) Ninety hours.
(b) At least sixty hours.
(c) No less than a hundred hours.
(d) FIfty hours.

7. In Chapter 10, how many days did Shaw avoid Callahan while she played detective?
(a) A day and a half.
(b) Two days.
(c) Four days.
(d) Two weeks.

8. Who plays the role of peacemaker when Coal and Voyle argue over the list of candidates to be vetted for the Supreme Court?
(a) The President.
(b) East.
(c) Verheek.
(d) Lewis.

9. Who does Callahan believe killed the justices?
(a) Right-wingers.
(b) Nelson Muncie.
(c) Someone in the White House.
(d) International terrorists.

10. Who always sets up Grantham's meetings with Sarge?
(a) Grantham's editor at the Post.
(b) Cleve.
(c) Grantham's secretary.
(d) Sarge's daughter.

11. What does Coal say when the President does not agree with Coal's choice of clothing for the press conference?
(a) "It is very important to dress this way."
(b) "You won't be sorry."
(c) "Trust me."
(d) "It is the right image to project at this time."

12. What does Verheek do with Shaw's brief?
(a) He has it sent to East.
(b) He has it sent to Voyles.
(c) He has it sent to Coal.
(d) He has it sent to Verheek.

13. Where is Jensen killed?
(a) In his apartment.
(b) Montrose Theatre.
(c) In an underground parking lot.
(d) On the street.

14. Which government agency is watching Shaw?
(a) The Pentagon.
(b) Justice Department.
(c) FBI.
(d) CIA.

15. Who is Rosenberg's senior law clerk?
(a) James Kelsey.
(b) Jefferson Kauffman.
(c) Jason Kline.
(d) Robert Kelvin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the youngest Supreme Court justice at the beginning of the novel?

2. Which justice is afraid of his own shadow?

3. Who calls Grantham after the story about the nominees is published?

4. How many dirty movie businesses are schedule to receive explosive devices?

5. Who comes and takes Shaw away from the scene of the explosion?

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