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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does Liz have help break down Leamas' door when he has missed work?
(a) Her brother.
(b) Her father.
(c) A priest.
(d) A neighbor.

2. Which of the following is the best description of Leamas' appearance after he leaves British intelligence?
(a) Very conservative.
(b) Dirty and unkempt.
(c) Very non-traditional.
(d) Clean and respectable.

3. What is Miss Crail's relationship to Leamas?
(a) She rents a room from him.
(b) She works for him.
(c) She is his sister.
(d) She is his boss.

4. In chapter 1, we get a sense that Leamas is:
(a) A brand new spy.
(b) In love with Elvira.
(c) A double agent.
(d) A seasoned spy.

5. Who is Elvira?
(a) Karl Riemeck's girlfriend and employee.
(b) Alec Leamas' sister and employee.
(c) An average citizen.
(d) Alec Leamas' friend.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the real reason Leamas left his job at British intelligence after meeting with Control?

2. What does Liz buy for Leamas when she finds him in his apartment?

3. What does Leamas expect will happen when he meets with Control in Chapter 2?

4. In what time period is this novel taking place?

5. After Elvira crosses the German border, what does Leamas give her?

(see the answer key)

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