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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. What did Mrs. Morgan find when going through her husband's desk?

2. Why does Grantham tell Shaw not to call him at home?

3. Why is Grantham constantly scanning the Times?

4. How many men did Sneller bring in from Miami by private jet?

5. How old is Grantham?

Short Essay Questions

1. What was in the envelope Shaw found in Morgan's lockbox?

2. What might have happened if Mattiece has played it cool and not started killing people after the pelican brief surfaced?

3. How does Sneller learn that Shaw is in D.C.?

4. What bad news does Coal share with the President on Monday morning?

5. Why did Khamel agree once to kill Castro, but then did not go through with the job?

6. Why does Horton want the Administration to investigate the pelican brief?

7. Why does Shaw gets angry when Grantham talks to her about being careful?

8. What is the appeal process for the lawsuit between Mattiece and the Green Fund?

9. Who was waiting for Grantham outside the Post building?

10. Describe Victor Mattiece and his eccentricities.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel, we see a strong contrast between the President of the United States and his Chief of Staff, Fletcher Coal. Compare and contrast the President and Coal.

Essay Topic 2

Describe Khamel: his appearance, his background, and his professional accomplishments.

Essay Topic 3

The President tries to blame the murders of Rosenberg and Jensen on the FBI. Discuss why the FBI is or is not responsible for the deaths of these justices.

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