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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 26-27.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In another secret meeting with Nance (who has concerns after Olson's death,) Higgins convinces him everything will be fine by when?
(a) In two weeks.
(b) In a few days.
(c) The next week.
(d) The next day.

2. The individual storming into Michael O'Rourke's office threatens him with what if he does not vote as he is told?
(a) Death.
(b) Political isolation.
(c) Severe physical injury.
(d) Blackmail.

3. What does Michael O'Rourke do since his friend, Mark Coleman, was killed by an addict with multiple convictions for armed robbery that has been released early?
(a) He goes everywhere with a hired driver.
(b) He stays off the streets after dark.
(c) He resumes the martial arts training he learned as a Marine.
(d) He carries a gun with a special permit.

4. How does Congressman Michael O'Rourke end the call when he is telephoned by the President who is seeking his vote for the budget?
(a) He successfully bargains for the removal of the REA funding.
(b) He hangs up on the President.
(c) He excuses himself.
(d) He unsuccessfully bargains for the inclusion of the REA funding.

5. Olson has given the President how long to make some real changes before exposing his budget sham?
(a) 10 days.
(b) 1 week.
(c) 1 month.
(d) 2 weeks.

Short Answer Questions

1. FBI Special Agent Skip McMahon is responsible for investigating the three political killings and is impressed by what?

2. During their last meeting together, who gets into a disagreement?

3. At the end of Chapter 16, the President and Garret are confident that the new coalition between the two parties will help Stevens secure a second term, and Nance does what?

4. In briefing Stevens and his staff about the investigation that has just begun, McMahon quickly grows impatient with whom?

5. McMahon wants to accompany Roach to a meeting so that he can see whose face when he realizes the assassins have him as a target?

(see the answer key)

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