A Legacy of Spies Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Peter believe that Alec was intentionally doing things to get himself into trouble? (from Chapter 11)

So that people would think he was an idiot.

So it would appear the service had cut ties with him and he could defect to Germany.

So he would have a reason to get out of the service.

So that he could catch Liz's attention.

2.

Why is Smiley not sure if Mundt is working for them or against them? (from Chapter 11)

The information sent by Mundt has not been terribly helpful.

He is not sure if it is really Mundt sending them the information or not.

Because Mundt appears unable to change certain things in the GDR despite his position of power.

Even though he is sending them information, he is still killing spies.

3.

Why does Mayflower worry about Tulip's safety? (from Chapter 8)

She has said that he has started keeping his papers locked away.

She has said that he has been hitting her more often.

She has said that he has taken the camera away from her.

She has said her husband has been taking an unusual interest in her activities.

4.

Why does Smiley not want anyone to know it was Mundt who killed Tulip? (from Chapters 9 - 10)

Because he will have to admit that Mundt was able to breach the safe house.

Because he is afraid the British will want to kill Mundt.

Because Mundt has agreed to act as a spy for the British.

Because he is afraid the Germans will want to kill Mundt.

5.

When her husband does question her, why does Tulip say she took pictures of the government documents he brought home? (from Chapter 8)

So they could have a record of the papers that had been in his possession.

To sell them for the money she needed to pay bills.

To blackmail him for custody of Gustav.

She tells him that she did not take pictures of the papers.

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