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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 is Burnham's astrological sign?
2. Who does Sarah work for?
3. Why does Mr. Joslin think Ivy Peniston would want to go back to Bermuda?
4. Although he is actually a speech writer for the President of the U.S.A, who does Timothy Burnham "officially" work for?
5. What does the high school building remind Ivy Peniston of?
Short Essay Questions
1. Who is Sonja?
2. Why is Ivy so driven to get Jerome his diploma?
3. What is Pym's intention in giving Ivy the Percodan?
4. What sort of gift does Ivy plan to bring Mr. Pym?
5. What is Sarah's opinion of Burnham's job?
6. What confuses Burnham about his "Q" status?
7. How does Burnham handle the situation after he finds out the truth about the pasha?
8. Why has Epstein turned down the job he was originally offered by the President who was then still a Senator?
9. What discovery enables the pasha of Banda to finance his sadistic regime?
10. Which faction of the political spectrum is Derry leaning towards?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
Dyanna's takes her position as Burnham's secretary very seriously.
1) What are Dyanna's personal circumstances?
2) What motivates Dyanna to help Burnham be successful?
3) Do you think Burnham is attracted to Dyanna? Explain using examples from the book.
Essay Topic 2
Eva knows a great deal about nutrition. How is she using her knowledge to influence Burnham?
1) How is she controlling what he eats?
2) In your opinion, does she show interest in his consumption out of affection, or is she just doing her job?
3) Which do you think is having more of an effect on Burnham,:the food or the sex? Explain, using three examples from the book.
Essay Topic 3
Ivy Peniston overcomes several obstacles buring the course of the story.
Part 1) What are Ivy's obstacles?
Part 2) How does Ivy go about solving her problems?
Part 3) Do you think Ivy has a happy ending in this story? Why or why not?
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