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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 West Germans.
(d) The British.

2. Where is Liz taken after Mundt's trial?
(a) A nice hotel.
(b) To an underground bunker.
(c) To the airport.
(d) A prison.

3. Who does Fiedler believe to be the special agent?
(a) Liz.
(b) Leamas.
(c) Peters.
(d) Mundt.

4. How long is Leamas is beaten in Chapter 16?
(a) Until he confesses everything.
(b) Until Fiedler intervenes.
(c) Until he gives them Liz's address.
(d) Until he passes out.

5. What warrant did Fiedler apply for on the day of his arrest?
(a) A warrant to arrest Mundt.
(b) A warrant to extradite Leamas to Russia.
(c) A warrant to extradite Leamas to America.
(d) A warrent to arrest Leamas.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many guards does Leamas knock out while trying to defend himself?

2. What is the Praesidium?

3. During Mundt's trial, what does Fiedler argue about Karl Riemeck?

4. After Mundt's first interrogation, where does Leamus wake up?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. How might the tone at the beginning of Chapter 21 be described? How might the tone at the end of Chapter 21 be described?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. What might Liz's disenchantment about the Community Party foreshadow?

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