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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. How does Wormold have Segura classified with the British?

2. Hasselbacher says 'they' broke into his flat because:

3. When Segura passes out from all of the drinking, Wormold:

4. Several times Wormold considers:

5. What does Hawthorne say of the sketches Wormold provided?

Short Essay Questions

1. While playing checkers with Wormold, Captain Segura questions him about his activities. How does Segura explain his position?

2. Who sees Wormold and Milly off at the airport?

3. What are Wormold's plans?

4. What does the Chief discuss during his dinner with the Permanent Under-Secretary?

5. Hasselbacher is sitting in the lobby when Wormold arrives. What does he say to Wormold?

6. Why does Professor Sanchez call the police on Wormold?

7. How does Wormold have the checkers game in the memory of Dr. Hasselbacher?

8. Why does Captain Segura discuss with Wormold?

9. What information does Wormold learn from Carter?

10. How does Wormold obtain the list of names from Captain Segura?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hawthorne recruits Wormold for intelligence work. Explain how. How did Hawthorne know that Wormold wouldn't refuse? What did Wormold's financial situation have to do with his recruitment?

Essay Topic 2

Do you think that Wormold was creative in his handling of the intelligence reports? Why didn't the experts catch the sketches of the vacuum cleaner parts? Do you think that this kind of situation could really happen?

Essay Topic 3

Is there a hero in the novel? If so, who? Would you consider the Chief or Captain Segura heroes? Why or why not? Explain your answer.

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