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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. Who first arrives to rescue Liz after she has testified at Mundt's trial?
(a) Fiedler.
(b) Mundt.
(c) Leamas.
(d) Peters.

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when Liz and Leamas are on top of the border wall?

2. What was the evidence Fiedler used to support the warrant?

3. What happens to Liz when she is on top of the border wall?

4. Who is waiting for Liz when she is rescued?

5. What character surprisingly appears during Mundt's trial?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

8. Why doesn't Leamas question the response from the bank in Chapter 14?

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

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

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