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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 which law firm does Croft thinks he spots Garcia?

2. What was on the floor of Mattiece's gazebo in neat little trails?

3. With whom is Coal having a meeting in his limousine?

4. How many weeks of vacation does the Post owe Grantham?

5. Which two law firms in D.C. does Shaw say work for Mattiece?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. Why hasn't Grantham's apartment been bugged?

5. How does Shaw learn that Curtis Morgan/Garcia is dead?

6. Describe Victor Mattiece and his eccentricities.

7. Why would Edwin Sneller like to meet Shaw?

8. Describe Mattiece's plan to make money in Louisiana's oil fields and how this plan has been thwarted.

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In Chapter 26, Voyles decides to do a complete investigation of the pelican brief. Explain why Voyles decides to do a complete investigation, and why he decides to not inform the President and Coal of his decision.

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

Explain why Abraham Rosenberg refuses to retire from the Supreme Court even though he is in extremely poor health.

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