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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Karden ask Liz about during Mundt's trial?
(a) He asks if it's true that she's been married 6 times.
(b) He asks about her relationship with Leamas.
(c) He asks if she really is a Communist, or is just pretending.
(d) He asks if this is her first time in East Germany.

2. After Liz's testimony at Mundt's trial, who does Leamas defend?
(a) Reimeck.
(b) Mundt.
(c) Fiedler.
(d) Peters.

3. How could Liz's reaction to the plot that Leamas explains as they flee East German best be described?
(a) Happiness.
(b) Jealousy.
(c) Displeasure.
(d) Pride.

4. When Liz first arrives in East Germany, what does she do?
(a) Meets with common people.
(b) Attends a very fancy ceremony with the king.
(c) Has her passport stolen.
(d) Loses all of her luggage.

5. How long is Leamas is beaten in Chapter 16?
(a) Until he passes out.
(b) Until Fiedler intervenes.
(c) Until he gives them Liz's address.
(d) Until he confesses everything.

6. What does Leamas say in response to Karden's accusations about him?
(a) Leamas denies even being in touch with British intelligence since he left the agency.
(b) Leamas denies ever being a spy for anyone.
(c) Leamas admits working for the British, but says his allegiance is now to the East Germans.
(d) Leamas refuses to say anything.

7. How is Liz transported to the "special meeting" she is told she needs to attend?
(a) By bus.
(b) By helicopter.
(c) In a military style car.
(d) By a very long train ride.

8. During the trial, who does Fiedler accuse of murdering Karl Riemeck?
(a) Mundt.
(b) Liz.
(c) Peters.
(d) Leamas.

9. Where is Liz taken after Mundt's trial?
(a) To an underground bunker.
(b) To the airport.
(c) A nice hotel.
(d) A prison.

10. What key realization does Leamas come to at the end of Mundt's trial?
(a) That he has been used by the British government.
(b) That Liz never loved him.
(c) That Liz is really the double agent.
(d) That Fiedler was setting him up all along.

11. Where is Liz taken after she is rescued?
(a) To the train station.
(b) To a waiting car.
(c) To a nice hotel.
(d) To the airport.

12. Who first arrives to rescue Liz after she has testified at Mundt's trial?
(a) Mundt.
(b) Fiedler.
(c) Leamas.
(d) Peters.

13. What is the Praesidium?
(a) The secret tunnel system Leamas uses to escape.
(b) A torture method Mundt uses on Leamas.
(c) The prison where Leamas is being kept.
(d) The ruling council of East Germany.

14. During Mundt's trial, what does Liz say happened to her debts?
(a) They ballooned out of control because she is so sad about Leamas leaving.
(b) They were all paid off by Leamas.
(c) They are all paid off.
(d) They suddenly became due and she has no money.

15. When Leamas wakes up after being beaten, where is he?
(a) In hiding in Liz's house.
(b) In the trunk of a car.
(c) Back in London.
(d) In a cell.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mundt meets Leamas in his cell, where does Mundt take him?

2. How much time do Liz and Leamas have to cross the border?

3. Who does Liz receive a letter from?

4. During Mundt's trial, what does Fiedler argue is suspicious about Mundt's time in England?

5. During Mundt's trial, what piece of incriminating evidence does Liz say?

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