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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Does the milkman agree to the handsome offer?

2. Hannay rides Sir Harry's bike where?

3. At this point a final car passes him, and he recognizes the driver, a _______________ Hannay dislikes named Marmaduke Jopley.

4. That the murderer ransacked the apartment tells Hannay what?

5. Are the Jew anarchists behind these schemes?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hannay's good luck in this chapter.

2. How does Hannay come across Marmaduke Jopley?

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

4. What leads Hannay to realize the stolen police car is a liability?

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

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

7. What is Scudder's unfortunate circumstance? How does Scudder plan to save himself?

8. How does Hannay react to Scudder's murder?

9. What does Hannay learn about the conspirators?

10. Upon what plan did Scudder stumble?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hannay's remarkable fortitude and strength of character is revealed?

Part 1) How is this hinted at early in the book? How is this fully revealed later in the book?

Part 2) What is the significance of this strength of character, when one realizes Hannay is an ordinary man?

Part 3) When has your own strength of character been tested or revealed? How did you feel after this? How can this help you relate to Hannay?

Essay Topic 2

A relationship is quickly established between the reader and Hannay.

Part 1) Describe this relationship. How is it quickly developed? How does this keep the reader engaged?

Part 2) What literary devices are used to create this relationship, as well as deepen it?

Part 3) How do you feel about Hannay by the end of the book? Why?

Essay Topic 3

The title of this book is significant.

Part 1) How is this title significant? When is it first realized it is important? How is its meaning revealed? What does this reinforce about Hannay?

Part 2) Why is this chosen as the title? Is this a good title? Why or why not?

Part 3) What would be another appropriate title for this book? Why?

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