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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. How many people are on the Soviet plane that leaves Hong Kong?
(a) 12.
(b) 9.
(c) 1.
(d) 4.

2. Where does Smiley believe Merlin is located?
(a) France.
(b) Russia.
(c) London.
(d) Hong Kong.

3. What month is it when Tarr meets Irina in Hong Kong?
(a) July.
(b) April.
(c) January.
(d) October.

4. Where does Smiley establish his operational headquarters?
(a) The Sussex Hotel.
(b) The Hotel Islay.
(c) The Sussex Gardens Inn.
(d) The Gardens Bed and Breakfast.

5. Who does not lie to Smiley about his involvement in Witchcraft?
(a) Bland.
(b) Haydon.
(c) Alleline.
(d) Toby.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Bill think Jim must have problems with?

2. How many students take part in the car-club race at the all-boys school?

3. Who has an affair with Smiley's wife?

4. Who says, "I'm very disappointed with you, young Peter."?

5. What does Tarr's wallpaper look like?

Short Essay Questions

1. How is Connie able to help Smiley?

2. Why does Control stop working with the Circus?

3. Why does Tarr become angry and lunge at Smiley?

4. How does Smiley first meet Karla?

5. Why is Guilliam not suspected of committing any breaches while in the archives?

6. What tasks does Guilliam perform for Smiley at Brixton?

7. What makes Bill Roach sick?

8. How does Bill Roach feel about himself as the novel opens?

9. Why does Smiley think Merlin is in London?

10. Why does Alleline want to know if Guilliam has met with Tarr?

(see the answer keys)

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