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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. After reading the "Who's Who" book, how does Jerry research Drake Ko?

2. Where does Smiley's wife live?

3. Why is Jerry nervous about going to Hong Kong?

4. What does Drake Ko name his boat?

5. What is Doc di Salis an expert on?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is Jerry's relationship with Smiley?

2. What does Smiley learn about Drake Ko from "Who's Who"?

3. Why does Jerry want a job with a London newspaper?

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

5. What does Jerry learn about Drake Ko from visiting the race track?

6. Why do the journalists visit High Haven in Part 1, Chapter 1?

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

8. What does Smiley do when he moves into his new office in Part 1, Chapter 3?

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

10. When Smiley visits the Worthingtons in Part 1, Chapter 10, what does he read in their letters?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Examine Smiley's professional success. How does Smiley succeed? How does Smiley fail? Which one is more important and why?

Essay Topic 2

Choose three characters that could be considered heroes in this novel. Explain how this is true and how their heroism impacts the rest of the novel.

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Smiley's management skills. How does he treat his employees, staff, and team? What does this reflect in Smiley?

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