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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 does Karden ask Liz about during Mundt's trial?

2. How knowledgeable is Liz about Germany?

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

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. 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?

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Leamas' final choice at the end of the novel can be seen as a bit controversial. Write a 2-3 page paper, using evidence from the text, arguing that Leamas' choice was not surprising based on what you know about his character. Then, write a 2-3 page paper, using evidence from the text, aruging that Leamas' choice was completely surprising based on what you know about his character.

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast any two characters in the text. What makes them similar? What makes them different? Make sure to use examples from the text to support your thesis.

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