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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to Leamas between when he was knocked out and when he wakes up?

2. Where is Liz taken after she is rescued?

3. What does Leamas say in response to Karden's accusations about him?

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

5. How many people show up for the Communist meeting Liz attends in East Germany?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. At the end of Chapter 20, how is Leamas feeling about his mission?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Trust plays a critical role in The Spy Who Came in from the Cold, between characters as well as between the reader and the author. Write about 3 specific instances in the novel where the reader must trust le Carre in order for the story to advance, even though le Carre isn't telling the reader all of the facts. How does this affect the book? How does it affect the relationship between le Carre and the reader? What devices does le Carre utilize to keep the reader's trust even though he is continually hiding the truth?

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the book, we never learn Control's real name. Discuss three reasons why an author would choose not to have a character's real name ever mentioned in a book and what the effect is.

Essay Topic 3

The character of Liz Gold plays a pivotal role in the novel. Could it be argued that Liz is also working for the British intelligence service? Citing 3 examples from the text, write an argument that either supports or denies this hypothesis. Make sure to use at lease 3 examples from the text to support your position.

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