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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Hannay know he is in trouble, after seeing the article about Scudder's murder?
(a) The milkman had been questioned.
(b) The owner of his building had been questioned.
(c) He is friends with the writer of the column.
(d) His name is mentioned in the article.

2. Richard Hannay is a Scot turned _________.
(a) German.
(b) French.
(c) Irish.
(d) Briton.

3. Hannay rides Sir Harry's bike where?
(a) Deep into the flat country.
(b) To London.
(c) To a police station.
(d) To his flat.

4. The man, Alexander Turnbull, is afraid his supervisor will come soon and discover what?
(a) He is French.
(b) He is drunk.
(c) He is old.
(d) He is ill.

5. When Hannay searches Scudder's body, does he find anything of worth?
(a) Yes, a business card.
(b) Yes, a letter.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, the black book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Are the Jew anarchists behind these schemes?

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.

3. Where does Sir Harry ask Hannay to speak?

4. Sir Harry is a _________, and he makes a poorly-spoken anti-war speech blasting the Tory party for creating a "German menace."

5. Two rough-looking men have arrived at the inn asking questions. The innkeepers lies and tells them that Hannay had been at the inn, but had done what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is known about Richard Hannay at the beginning of the story?

2. What does Hannay think about as he speeds along in the stolen car? What does he realize about the conspiracy?

3. What does Hannay plan to do for the next twenty days before the tea party? What will he do after these twenty days?

4. How does Hannay end up being saved by a branch?

5. How does Hannay come to meet Scudder?

6. How does fortune smile upon Hannay?

7. Describe Hannay's travels up until he is taken in by a Scottish farmer.

8. What does Hannay learn about the conspirators?

9. What scheme does Hannay hatch?

10. Who are the first few visitors Hannay has? How does he deal with these people?

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