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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. Why does Jerry need Frost's help at the Hong Kong bank?
(a) He wants to see files.
(b) He wants to set up cameras.
(c) He wants to open the safe.
(d) He wants a job there.

2. What does Frost do while Jerry takes pictures at the Hong Kong bank?
(a) He closes his eyes.
(b) He tells him to hurry up.
(c) He waits outside.
(d) He shakes his head.

3. Why is Jerry nervous about going to Hong Kong?
(a) He doesn't have any money.
(b) He doesn't speak the language.
(c) He is supposed to be somewhere else.
(d) He doesn't know anything about the assignment.

4. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what does Smiley do with some of the retired agents?
(a) Has them interrogated.
(b) Gives them a raise.
(c) Cuts their benefits.
(d) Calls them back to duty.

5. In Part 1, Chapter 5, who does Jerry call from the airport?
(a) His daughter.
(b) His uncle.
(c) His stepmom.
(d) His father.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who must Smiley have permission from before sending agents out overseas?

2. How many children do Peter and Elizabeth have?

3. After leaving the Hong Kong bank, how does Jerry feel about Frost?

4. What is Jerry Westerby working on writing in Tuscany?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 8, what resources will Smiley use to run his investigation in Hong Kong?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does the postmistress do with Jerry's telegram in Part 1, Chapter 2?

2. What does Craw reveal about the British Secret Service in his article about High Haven?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 6, why does Jerry visit Craw?

4. Why does Jerry befriend Frost?

5. What does Smiley do to check for spies in his office?

6. How does Craw feel about Phoebe's spy work?

7. What does Smiley learn about Peter Worthington's life when he visits him in Part 1, Chapter 10?

8. How do Jerry's pictures of the bank account help Smiley's investigation?

9. What does Jerry do after receiving his telegram in Part 1, Chapter 2?

10. In Part 1, Chapter 8, what is the argument for not warning the Governor of Hong Kong?

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