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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Scudder, through many aliases and disguises, put the pieces of this puzzle together while doing what?
(a) Writing his novel.
(b) Sitting in his hotel room.
(c) Touring Europe.
(d) Talking to the British Prime Minister.

2. As part of pulling off this scheme, the conspirators wish to assassinate the Greek Premier named ____________, because he is a smart man of integrity who has a chance to ruin their plans.
(a) Acacia.
(b) Karolides.
(c) Corban.
(d) Obelix.

3. These enemies are in fact probably waiting ___________ to nab him.
(a) In Hannay's apartment.
(b) Outside.
(c) Down the block.
(d) Next door.

4. Hannay adopts a Scottish accent and travels __________ on the train.
(a) South.
(b) East.
(c) West.
(d) North.

5. How does Hannay come to the conclusion that he is a likely target for murder?
(a) Everyone knows he is friends with Scudder.
(b) Scudder's enemies must assume Scudder confided in Hannay.
(c) He knows the details of the conspiracy.
(d) He has seen men waiting outside his door.

Short Answer Questions

1. This scheme, according to Scudder, has been planned by whom?

2. Scudder states that he is what?

3. Why does Scudder shoot a corpse in the face?

4. What will Hannay do right before the tea party?

5. Where has Hannay lived for the past three months?

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