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

2. What is Liz's reaction to the attendance numbers for the Communist meeting she attends in East Germany?
(a) She is excited so many people came.
(b) She feels disenchanted with the Communist Party.
(c) She can't believe how young all the attendees are.
(d) She is flattered that they liked her speech so much.

3. Toward the end of the novel, what does Liz believe about Fiedler?
(a) He will be joining them soon in Russia.
(b) He is a good man who should not be killed.
(c) He is a liar.
(d) He is a double-agent who should be protected.

4. What does the judge in Mundt's trial decide about the case?
(a) That Mundt is very, very guilty and must be sent to his death.
(b) That Leamas is very, very guilty and must be sent to his death.
(c) That Liz should be returned to London as soon as possible.
(d) That Fiedler is relieved of his duties until they know what to do with him.

5. How could Liz's reaction to the plot that Leamas explains as they flee East German best be described?
(a) Displeasure.
(b) Happiness.
(c) Pride.
(d) Jealousy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karden accuse Leamas of during Mundt's trial?

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

3. What warrant did Fiedler apply for on the day of his arrest?

4. During Mundt's trial, what piece of incriminating evidence does Liz say?

5. How much time do Liz and Leamas have to cross the border?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What makes Leamas trust Fiedler even more after they both have been interrogated?

4. Is Leamas' treatment at the hands of Mundt surprising? Why or why not?

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

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

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

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

9. What does Mundt want to know about George Smiley while Mundt is interrogating Leamas?

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

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