"West Wing" Chronology: Part 9 Quiz

Answer: A second Bartlet daughter is kidnapped

Zoey Bartlet has yet to be found, and the senior staff consider the best action, with many different opinions. Meanwhile, the story about Shareef's assassination breaks, making the situation all the more difficult for the acting President.

Answer: Zoey is found, injured but safe

Zoey has a broken collarbone and some bruises but is otherwise unharmed. Bartlet reclaims the Presidency, jokingly offering to Walken that he will help him campaign for the next election.

Answer: Bob Russell

The President ends up going with the very bland option, a safe bet to get confirmed. The title of this episode is a reference to it taking place in the build up to the 4th of July, and specifically, John Adams' last words about Thomas Jefferson.

Answer: North Korea

Jai, the accomplished North Korean pianist, sends Bartlet a secret message in a copy of his CD saying he wants to defect. This creates a sensitive situation because the US are currently in talks with his country on the topic of nuclear weapons.

Answer: False

It is Will Bailey who is convinced to work for VP a Bob Russell in this episode, much to his colleagues' disappointment. Josh is also having a birthday in this episode, one which doesn't go well as he struggles to win votes for the latest bill, and is also trying to help Amy Gardner save her job.

Answer: Over 21 hours

According to the running total, a feature throughout the episode, Air Force One finally arrives back in Washington, DC 21 hours and 38 minutes behind schedule. Bartlet turns a quick visit into an overnight stay after feeling sympathy for the locals. He is eventually convinced by CJ and Leo to return to the many decisions back at the White House.

Answer: The budget

The Republican Speaker, Jeff Haffley, demands tough budget cuts in the assumption the President will prefer not to shut the government down at deadline time. But Bartlet calls his bluff and the shutdown is on.

Answer: The President

In a memorable scene, the President and his staff walk to the Capitol building to see the Speaker. He is taken off guard and doesn't react on time, missing the chance to meet them. This eventually leads to a meeting of the two leaders, where Bartlet amazingly brokers not just a continuing resolution as expected, but a budget.

Answer: False

Ellie's husband, Doug, announces his intention to run for Congress in New Hampshire, but neither Josh nor the President think it's a good idea. In the end he decides to nominate regardless of this lack of support.

Answer: Republican

Bartlet himself reflects on the conservative, right-wing nature of Lassiter and names his party. It is also clear that Bartlet holds a large amount of respect for Lassiter, who leaves Bartlet a personal note telling him to visit the Lincoln memorial and 'listen'.