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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what capacity did Grace serve during World War II?
(a) Spy.
(b) Radio operator.
(c) Mail sensor.
(d) Archer.

2. In Chapter 25, it is revealed that Eleanor has used all but which of the following methods to investigate the fates of her former SOE operatives?
(a) Visiting the operatives' families.
(b) Visiting the city coroner's office.
(c) Inquiring with German provisional government headquarters.
(d) Exploring a displaced persons' camp on the outskirts of the city.

3. Against whom does Grace bounce ideas about the downfall of SOE in Chapter 20?
(a) Julian.
(b) Marie.
(c) Will.
(d) Mark.

4. In what type of vehicle is Marie taken away after she is discovered at the safe house apartment?
(a) A police car.
(b) A Renault.
(c) A carriage.
(d) An ambulance.

5. Chapter 13 portrays events from Eleanor's perspective in 1944 while she moves about which city?
(a) Paris.
(b) Berlin.
(c) London.
(d) Brussels.

6. From whom does Eleanor seek assistance in Chapter 16 when she believes Marie's transmissions are being sent by an imposter?
(a) The Director.
(b) Josie.
(c) Will.
(d) Julian.

7. In which city does Chapter 25 take place while portraying events from Eleanor's perspective?
(a) Brussels.
(b) Paris.
(c) London.
(d) Rome.

8. Who turns out to be at Marie's door in Chapter 15 when she is so terrified that she is ready to eat the cyanide capsule?
(a) Julian.
(b) Eleanor.
(c) Will.
(d) Josie.

9. What aspect of Mark's character seems to center Grace, according to the narrator?
(a) His calmness.
(b) His joy.
(c) His intelligence.
(d) His casual manner.

10. At the end of Chapter 17, Will tells Marie that she has what length of time to look for any sign of Julian before he returns in the plane to get her?
(a) 2 weeks.
(b) 3 days.
(c) 1 week.
(d) 1 month.

11. The scene in Chapter 15 when Mark and Grace sneak into the files room at the Pentagon is filled with what type of tension?
(a) Dramatic.
(b) Ironic.
(c) Fraternal.
(d) Sexual.

12. How many days have passed since the Director dismissed Eleanor's concerns about Marie?
(a) 5.
(b) 3.
(c) 1.
(d) 2.

13. Chapter 19 opens by portraying the perspective of Marie as she works in Paris in what year?
(a) 1941.
(b) 1944.
(c) 1951.
(d) 1933.

14. What objects does Eleanor use as a means to keep track of details about her female operatives?
(a) Note cards.
(b) Tape recorders.
(c) Lollipops.
(d) Paper clips.

15. When Chapter 12 opens, Grace is "on a train headed south for" (146) which location?
(a) Washington, DC.
(b) New York City.
(c) Baltimore.
(d) Philadelphia.

Short Answer Questions

1. At whose insistence had Marie gone to use the brothel cellar as a safe house after the bridge explosion?

2. In which country does Marie find herself in 1944 at the beginning of Chapter 21?

3. By the time Chapter 12 arrives, Grace has come to understand that Eleanor Trigg had worked for the government of which country?

4. By the start of Chapter 18, how many messages has Eleanor received from Marie since she spoke with the Director about her concerns?

5. Who assures Eleanor in Chapter 16 that Marie is fine?

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