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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Ivy Peniston argue that Jerome could graduate despite failing typing?
(a) She wants him out of the house as soon as possible.
(b) He has good grades otherwise.
(c) He is going to cause trouble when he can't graduate with his class.
(d) She feels embarrassed to tell her neighbors that he is not graduating.

2. What is "the boom factor" ?
(a) The amount of noise an atom bomb makes when it explodes.
(b) The cost of materials for an atom bomb.
(c) Something Burnham made up.
(d) A term only people with "Q" status would understand.

3. Why does Mr. Joslin think that Jerome failed typing?
(a) He knows there are not enough typewriters available to students.
(b) He thinks boys just can't type.
(c) He believes typing is an extremely difficult class.
(d) He believes Jerome lacks discipline.

4. Although he is actually a speech writer for the President of the U.S.A, who does Timothy Burnham "officially" work for?
(a) The Washington Post.
(b) The Central Intelligence Agency.
(c) The American Broadcasting System.
(d) The Department of Energy.

5. How long has it been since Burnham had a drink?
(a) One month.
(b) Two years.
(c) Six months.
(d) One year.

Short Answer Questions

1. The toaster and the coffee maker in the kitchen are from which foreign countries?

2. How does Burnham describe the task he is working on as the story begins?

3. Why does Pym want to go for a walk with Eva?

4. Burnham's wife, Sarah, says that Derry's pubescent radicalism was due to what?

5. How does the President feel about Epstein?

Short Essay Questions

1. What confuses Burnham about his "Q" status?

2. What does Renfro not have a sense of humor about?

3. What manner of relationship does Ivy have with Mr. Pym?

4. What does Christopher say about Burnham and Sarah?

5. Why has Epstein turned down the job he was originally offered by the President who was then still a Senator?

6. Describe the meeting between Ivy Peniston and Luther Joslin.

7. What is Sarah's opinion of Burnham's job?

8. Does Burnham want "Q" clearance?

9. Describe the difference between working in the West Wing of the White House and the East Office Building.

10. Which faction of the political spectrum is Derry leaning towards?

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