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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 bring Leamas to the stand to explain?
(a) The function of several secret gadgets Fiedler found on Mundt.
(b) The reason why Liz was the person behind the entire mission.
(c) The secret codes needed to get into British intelligence buildings.
(d) The banking procedures behind Rolling Stone.

2. Toward the end of the novel, what does Liz believe about Mundt?
(a) He should be compensated better for how hard he works.
(b) He is a bad man who should be punished.
(c) He saved her life.
(d) He is a relative of Leamas.

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

4. When Leamas and Fiedler are attacked, where are they?
(a) On the grounds of a country house.
(b) In Russia.
(c) In an East German prison.
(d) About to board a plane to safety in America.

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

6. Toward the end of the novel, what does Liz believe about Fiedler?
(a) He is a good man who should not be killed.
(b) He will be joining them soon in Russia.
(c) He is a liar.
(d) He is a double-agent who should be protected.

7. How are Liz and Leamas supposed to cross the border?
(a) On foot.
(b) On a bicycle.
(c) In a helicopter that is coming to rescue them.
(d) In a car.

8. What is Liz's initial reaction to the letter she receives?
(a) Skeptical but intrigued.
(b) Excited and eager.
(c) Trusting and open.
(d) Frightened and fearful.

9. How many guards does Leamas knock out while trying to defend himself?
(a) 1.
(b) 3.
(c) None.
(d) 5.

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

11. Who does Liz meet at a Communist Party meeting?
(a) Leamas.
(b) Peters.
(c) Miss Crail.
(d) Ashe.

12. What has happened to Leamas between when he was knocked out and when he wakes up?
(a) He's been placed in handcuffs.
(b) He's been smuggled out of the country.
(c) His hands and legs have been bound.
(d) He's been taken to a hospital.

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

14. What character surprisingly appears during Mundt's trial?
(a) Miss Crail.
(b) Control.
(c) Liz.
(d) Peters.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who climbs up the border wall first?

2. How does Liz feel about her presence at Mundt's trial?

3. What is the Praesidium?

4. What is the Fennan case?

5. Who starts shooting at Liz and Leamas?

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