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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Leamas stop showing up for work at the library?
(a) It's not part of his mission.
(b) He is very ill.
(c) He got in a big fight with Miss Crail.
(d) He quit.

2. Who is Mundt?
(a) Leamas' half-brother.
(b) The deputy director of Russian spies.
(c) The deputy director of the Abteilung.
(d) The deputy director of the CIA.

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

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

5. Leamas is:
(a) None of the above.
(b) A twin.
(c) An older man.
(d) A very young man.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the public perception of why Leamas left his job?

2. Leamas publicly appears to do what at everything he does after leaving his job at British intelligence in Chapter 3?

3. Who are the Vopos?

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

5. How does Elvira cross the German border?

(see the answer key)

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