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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Selwyn makes a philosophical comment to Frank in Chapter 26 about the two sides of man's nature, leading up to their discussing whom?
(a) Lisa.
(b) Mrs. Graham.
(c) Nellie.
(d) Dolly.

2. Why do the police question a copy of Birch Tree Thoughts is missing?
(a) They have only the watchman saying he heard shots.
(b) They are familiar with Selwyn.
(c) They doubt someone would take his book.
(d) They believe more would be missing.

3. With Selwyn gone, Frank approaches Lisa's unlocked door up the rear stairs and does what?
(a) Knocks, but she does not answer.
(b) Knocks, then walks in.
(c) Opens the door, walks in.
(d) Knocks, awaits for her to respond.

4. The Defense Ministry informs Frank of what?
(a) They could legally invalidate all his exit permits.
(b) They could legally suspend all his exit permits.
(c) They could withhold all his exit permits.
(d) They could invalidate all his exit permits.

5. Volodya adds he shot at Frank because he took Lisa into his home, he had met her in the library, and spoke to her how many times?
(a) Four.
(b) One.
(c) Two.
(d) Three.

6. Frank replies how to the Defense Ministry saying he is pursuing steps to be able to sell Reid Press and perhaps leave Russia?
(a) Says he is unaware of anything they are talking about.
(b) Contests no information and says he may visit Great Britain briefly.
(c) Contests no information and says he does not intend to leave presently.
(d) Says he has no plans to sell Reid Press, nor to leave Russia.

7. What does Frank purchase Volodya as they walk away from the Defense Ministry?
(a) Palm leaves.
(b) Lilies.
(c) Pine cones.
(d) Pussy-willow branches.

8. Selwyn takes Charlie to a concert to hear Scriabin play what instrument?
(a) Cello.
(b) Clarinet.
(c) Piano.
(d) Violin.

9. In response to Charlie indicating he may have spoken out of turn earlier with Frank, Dolly says what?
(a) It was okay, as her dad knows he will be lonely in returning home.
(b) After his shopping and some tea, she will tell him what she thinks.
(c) It was alright, her dad did not object to people expressing their views.
(d) Not to worry, her dad did not likely object to anything he said.

10. The notice releasing Frank of responsibility for Volodya goes on to say there is no further objection to his leaving Russia, and what else?
(a) He is unable to take any Russian citizens with him.
(b) He is unable to take any Russian staff with him.
(c) He is urged to do so at his earliest opportunity.
(d) He must first sell his firm to the Defense Ministry.

11. The night prior to Charlie leaving, when he suggests Lisa accompany him with the children en route home to ease Frank's mind, Frank asks what?
(a) If he has asked her.
(b) If Nellie will meet them.
(c) Why does he think the children should leave.
(d) Who will take care of the children in Norbury.

12. Why do the police leave the scene?
(a) The policeman doubts Selwyn stating a book was missing.
(b) Frank slips them a small bribe.
(c) The police doubt the night watchman.
(d) Frank casts doubt on whether the night watchman saw anything.

13. When Frank inquires, how does Lisa say she knows Volodya?
(a) From classes at the university.
(b) From the town of Valdimir.
(c) From the department store.
(d) From Rusalochka's tea room.

14. Frank's goal is seeing the break-in investigation does not what?
(a) Avoiding future break-ins.
(b) Raise insurance costs.
(c) Frighten Tyvordov away.
(d) Become a major security issue.

15. The day before Charlie is to return to Great Britain, he joins Frank en route to work how far?
(a) The end of the home's front walkway.
(b) The bus.
(c) Several blocks.
(d) The tram.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Charlie arrives, Frank promptly asks about Nellie and is told what?

2. When Frank meets them across the square on Palm Sunday, what do the children do?

3. During their walk, Charlie suggests to Frank he return where with his children?

4. Frank is told the Defense Ministry is making him responsible for the burglar to Reid Press, Vladimir Semyonich Grigoriev, and what?

5. Mrs. Graham disapproves of Lisa's presence in Frank's home and so many men impressed with her beauty, accusing all men of what?

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