Chapter Four Summary

Gunnar arrives early on his first day at his new junior high school. On his way to the office to register for classes he looks at the photographs in the display cases and notices how the students' racial demographics have changed in the many years the school has been open. The receptionist in the office is surprised to see a student arrive so early. After the receptionist gives Gunnar his class schedule, Gunnar asks what the aptitude portion of his file says. The receptionist is reluctant to give Gunnar the information, but after some coaxing, he tells Gunnar that the files says that Gunnar's intelligence and willingness to betray others means he will one day make a good CIA operative.

When other students arrive in Gunnar's classroom, Gunnar realizes that this is the first time he has ever been in class...