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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 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 refuses to say anything.
(d) Leamas admits working for the British, but says his allegiance is now to the East Germans.

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

3. What was the evidence Fiedler used to support the warrant?
(a) Information provided by Liz.
(b) Information provided by Leamas and other sources.
(c) Information provided by Miss Crail.
(d) All of these answers are correct.

4. What does Leamas tell Fiedler about Liz?
(a) That he wants her brought to East Berlin.
(b) That she has a pretty sister Fiedler can date, too.
(c) That she cannot be brought into the mission for any reason.
(d) That he's going to ask her to marry him.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After being sent the document with Leamas' forged signature, how does the bank reply?

2. What happens to Leamas right at the end of Mundt's trial?

3. Who arrives at the end of the Communist meeting Liz attends in East Germany?

4. Leamas is going to be called as a witness in whose trial?

5. When Leamas wakes up after being beaten, where is he?

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

4. What triggers Leamas' realization about Mundt?

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

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

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

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

9. Explain Liz's interest in the Communist party and how this influences her reaction to their invitation.

10. Does Liz trust the Communist party? Use at least one example from Chapter 15 to support your answer.

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