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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Mundt's trial, what does Fiedler argue is suspicious about Mundt's time in England?
(a) That Mundt never came into the office, but still was paid for his work.
(b) That Mundt was able to escape without any negative consequences.
(c) That Mundt came home with way too much money.
(d) That Mundt was stationed there even though he didn't speak English.

2. What does Karden call for to refute Leamas' claims?
(a) A secret witness.
(b) For Leamas to be tortured so he'll talk on the stand.
(c) Karden calls Fiedler to the stand, who has been recording Leamas all along.
(d) A special jury to look into Leamas' allegations.

3. What happens to Leamas right at the end of Mundt's trial?
(a) He remains under arrest.
(b) He is sent to Russia.
(c) He is sentenced to death.
(d) He is given a new East German identity.

4. How much time do Liz and Leamas have to cross the border?
(a) A very short window.
(b) At least 3 hours.
(c) Until the sun comes up.
(d) No time at all -- they are running too late.

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

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

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

8. What is the official name of Mundt's trial?
(a) The Circus.
(b) Mundt V. The State of East Germany.
(c) The Tribunal.
(d) There is no official name for it; it's a secret hearing.

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

10. During Mundt's trial, what piece of incriminating evidence does Liz say?
(a) That the library is a secret meeting place for Communists.
(b) That Leamas confided in her that he was a double agent.
(c) That Liz is pregnant by Leamas.
(d) That Leamas told her he had to get revenge against someone.

11. Who is Karden?
(a) Another witness for Fiedler
(b) Leamas' cell mate during his interrogation.
(c) Leamas' ex-wife.
(d) Mundt's representative during Mundt's trial.

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

13. After Mundt's first interrogation, where does Leamus wake up?
(a) In a dark room he doesn't recognize.
(b) Back in his cell.
(c) In a hospital room.
(d) At Liz's house.

14. Leamas is going to be called as a witness in whose trial?
(a) Control's.
(b) Mundt's.
(c) Liz's.
(d) Peters'.

15. How many people show up for the Communist meeting Liz attends in East Germany?
(a) 7.
(b) 9.
(c) 8.
(d) None.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karden ask Liz about during Mundt's trial?

2. During Mundt's trial, what does Liz say happened to her debts?

3. What is Liz's initial reaction to the letter she receives?

4. At the end of Chapter 18, Leamas views Fiedler as what?

5. How are Liz and Leamas supposed to cross the border?

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