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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. After Liz's testimony at Mundt's trial, what does Leamas express his severe disappointment in?
(a) The Russians.
(b) The East Germans.
(c) The British.
(d) The West Germans.

2. Who starts shooting at Liz and Leamas?
(a) The West Berlin guards.
(b) The Vopos.
(c) British intelligence agents.
(d) No one -- they are finally safe.

3. How does Liz feel about her presence at Mundt's trial?
(a) She is more than happy to participate.
(b) She faints.
(c) She refuses to even speak.
(d) She is confused and scared.

4. During Mundt's first interrogation of Leamas, what does Mundt report has happened to Fiedler?
(a) He has been killed.
(b) He has ratted Leamas out.
(c) He has been arrested.
(d) He has fled the country.

5. What does Mundt's representative argue during the trial?
(a) That Mundt should receive a medal, not a jail sentence.
(b) That Mundt may have made mistakes, but the jury should let him go anyway.
(c) That Mundt is too old to send to jail.
(d) That the Tribunal is the culmination of a British mission to destroy Mundt.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who climbs up the border wall first?

2. What is the official name of Mundt's trial?

3. When Liz first arrives in East Germany, what does she do?

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

5. After Liz's testimony at Mundt's trial, who does Leamas defend?

Short Essay Questions

1. What problem does Liz pose for Leamas when she enters the courtroom during Mundt's trial?

2. What does Liz's arrival at Mundt's trial tell Leamas about British intelligence?

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

4. Why does Leamas react the way that he does when Fiedler mentions Liz for the first time?

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

6. What does Liz think is wrong with the explanation Leamas gives her (as they are fleeing Germany) about what will happen to Fiedler and Mundt?

7. Why is Liz so disheartened with the low turnout to the Communist Party meeting in East Germany?

8. During the Tribunal, and in response to Fiedler's questioning, what does Leamas say about Mundt being a secret agent?

9. What does Leamas realize about Mundt at the end of Mundt's trial?

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

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