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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. He waits until the milkman arrives in the morning, and then offers the youngster what?
(a) Money to wear his uniform.
(b) Money to borrow his truck.
(c) A ride to the train station.
(d) A flat to live in for his uniform.

2. Scudder is __________ journalist and has toured much of Europe in that capacity.
(a) An Australian.
(b) An American.
(c) A Scottish.
(d) A British.

3. Where does Hannay find an article about Scudder's death, dubbed "The Portland Place Murder?"
(a) In an old shepherd's daily newspaper.
(b) In a Scottish Review newspaper.
(c) On a reward poster.
(d) On a board in the train station.

4. One day returning to his flat, Hannay is confronted by Franklin Scudder. Who is Scudder?
(a) An older man living in the flat above Hannay's.
(b) The merchant who runs the shop below Hannay's flat.
(c) A young man who has just moved in next door to Hannay.
(d) An older relative living down the street.

5. Why might it look as if Hannay killed Scudder?
(a) He has killed before.
(b) He did kill Scudder.
(c) He and Scudder were known enemies.
(d) Based on strong circumstantial evidence.

Short Answer Questions

1. These enemies are in fact probably waiting ___________ to nab him.

2. How does Hannay come to the conclusion that he is a likely target for murder?

3. How does Hannay feel about the sight of the body?

4. How does Hannay finally come to believe Scudder's story?

5. For how many days does Hannay plan to lay low before the tea party?

(see the answer key)

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