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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which of the following is the best description of Leamas' life, from the public's point of view, once he leaves British intelligence?
(a) A quick fall from power.
(b) A personal success story.
(c) An amazing military victory.
(d) A respectable transition.

2. Which language does Leamas speak?
(a) All of these languages.
(b) Dutch.
(c) German.
(d) English.

3. Who comes to the German border first in chapter 1?
(a) Karl.
(b) Elvira.
(c) They never come to the border.
(d) They come at the same time.

4. What happens to Karl in the first chapter?
(a) He is shot.
(b) He retires and has a party.
(c) He becomes a spy.
(d) He quits his job.

5. In what time period is this novel taking place?
(a) 1980's.
(b) 1800's.
(c) 1960's era Cold War.
(d) 1940's.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose house does Leamas go to after he is released from prison?

2. What do others call Leamas in respect to his relationship with alcohol after he quits working for British intelligence?

3. What does Leamas do to the grocer when he refuses Leamas' request?

4. Why does Leamas stop showing up for work at the library?

5. Who is Alex Leamas?

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