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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. How long has Mr. Pym served as a spy for the Soviets?

2. What has Mr. Pym said he was a collector of that Ivy could get for him in return for his help?

3. What do members of the White House staff think about being assigned to the E.O.B. ?

4. Why will Mr. Joslin not bend the rules for Jerome?

5. What is "Q" Clearance?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Burnham handle the situation after he finds out the truth about the pasha?

3. How much does Eva know about her father's espionage career?

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

5. What is Burnham's health like?

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

7. What decision does Pym make at he end of Chapter 6?

8. Describe Timothy Burnham's job.

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

10. What does Christopher say about Burnham and Sarah?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hal proves to be an important ally to Eva and Burnham throughout the story.

1) What motivates Hal to be so helpful?

2) Does Hal have any family or friends that we know about?

3) Does it surprise you that Hal is able to talk to Epstein?

Essay Topic 2

When Pym meets with Teal at the bar,he is not impressed. Not only does he dislike Teal, but he has a deep mistrust of him.

1) In your opinion, what does this mistrust foreshadow?

2) What has Teal said to Pym that caused him to lose his temper?

3 )What is Pym thinking that Teal might do to him because he lost his temper?

Essay Topic 3

Burnham always seems to be in the right place at the right time. Through a series of semi-comical events, his career as a speech writer causes him to become the President's right hand man.

Part 1) What role does Dyanna play in Burnham's success and what is she motivated by?

Part 2) Is Burnham interested in being so close to the President and does this change in the course of the book?

Part 3) Who is Burnham's favorite author and how does this influence his advice to the President?

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