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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the public perception of why Leamas left his job?
(a) He embezzeled money.
(b) He was just transferred to a new country.
(c) He was a double agent.
(d) He got into a screaming match with his boss.

2. In Chapter 5, what does Leamas ask the grocer for?
(a) Free alcohol.
(b) A job referral.
(c) A job.
(d) Credit so he can buy groceries.

3. Leamas is supposed to mention his final mission to:
(a) Absolutely no one.
(b) His employees, since they have to support him.
(c) His mother only.
(d) His mother and wife only.

4. What does Peters bring with him when he returns to see Leamas in Chapter 10?
(a) Truth serum.
(b) Liz.
(c) Information that Leamas' picture is in the newspaper.
(d) East German body guards.

5. How does Elvira cross the German border?
(a) In a car.
(b) She doesn't cross the border.
(c) On foot.
(d) On a bike.

Short Answer Questions

1. How much does Kiever offer Leamas as payment for his cover job?

2. While Leamas is in prison, he:

3. What character does Leamas also meet once he is released from prison?

4. Who is Peter Gulliam?

5. Who is Alexander Thwaite?

Short Essay Questions

1. What shooting rule do the West German guards operate under?

2. What reaction does Liz have to George Smiley's visit?

3. Name 3 things you learn about Leamas' life in Chapter 8.

4. How does Leamas spend his time in prison after attacking the grocer?

5. Why does Kiever make Leamas' fake passport expire so soon?

6. How much information does Leamas give Liz about his profession?

7. In Chapter 10, what is the character of Liz Gold beginning to represent?

8. What does Leamas' political philosophy (or lack thereof) symbolize?

9. What logistics does Kiever have covered at the end of Chapter 7?

10. In Chapter 5, why does Leamas tell Liz to leave and never come back?

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