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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the time of the murders, what group has been in the D.C. area for a week?

2. What is the name of Rosenberg's male nurse?

3. What reason does Verheek give Callahan that could explain why Jensen and Rosenberg were killed?

4. What is the First Lady's nickname?

5. What does The President ask Voyles to do with the pelican brief?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Nelson Muncie a possible suspect for the murders of the justices?

2. Why do Coal and Voyles have a disagreement while discussing the candidates to be vetted for the Supreme Court?

3. Why is Coal considered to be a boy wonder?

4. Why does Callahan attend conferences?

5. What happened after Shaw passed out in the car where Sergeant Rupert left her?

6. Why does Gminski travel to New Orleans?

7. What are two possible reasons for the killings of the justices according to Justice Thurow?

8. Who is Garcia?

9. Describe Garcia.

10. According to Verheek, what motive would Coal have for leaking names of nominees for the Supreme Court?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Explain the reasons why Thomas Callahan is one of the most popular professors at Tulane University.

Essay Topic 2

In Chapter 27 and other places in the novel, there are indications that the President is delighted with the murders of Rosenberg and Jensen. Explain why the President sees the murders as "a wonderful tragedy."

Essay Topic 3

Compare the knowledge that Shaw and Garcia had regarding the Rosenberg and Jensen murders. Also discuss how they obtained their information.

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