View a FREE sample

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. During Mundt's trial, what is Fiedler arguing Mundt did?
(a) Became a secret British agent.
(b) Sold guns to the Russians.
(c) Lied about believing Communism to be the best form of government.
(d) Sold plans for making a bomb to the Americans.

2. 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.

3. At the end of Chapter 18, Leamas views Fiedler as what?
(a) His ally.
(b) Someone he can use to reach his goal, but that he doesn't really like.
(c) An annoying middleman.
(d) His enemy.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. When Mundt is first interrogating Leamas, Mundt is very interested in Leamas' meetings with whom?

2. Who climbs up the border wall second?

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

4. What does the bank's reply to Leamas' forged inquiry lead Fiedler to believe?

5. During the trial, who does Fiedler accuse of murdering Karl Riemeck?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Liz take away from her conversation with the wardeness in Chapter 24?

2. After Mundt's trial ends, who does Liz believe to be "right" and "good" in the situation?

3. What incriminating piece of evidence does Liz disclose at Mundt's trial?

4. Leamas and Fiedler are working toward what common goal?

5. What response does Leamas give Liz about her feelings on the situation?

6. What triggers Leamas' realization about Mundt?

7. What is Leamas' reaction to Mundt when he begins to be interrogated by him?

8. What does Leamas' decision on top of the border wall represent?

9. What major choice does Leamas make as he and Liz are crossing the border?

10. Who do both Fiedler and Leamas appear to fight against when they are surprised by guards in Chapter 16?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 697 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample