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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. Who does Phoebe know Liese Worth used to live with in Vientiane?

2. How does Smiley feel about warning the Governor of Hong Kong in Part 1, Chapter 8?

3. What nationality is Connie Sachs?

4. What does Sam Collins confirm about a bank account when Smiley's team questions him?

5. What does Frost do while Jerry takes pictures at the Hong Kong bank?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why does Jerry befriend Frost?

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

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

4. Why is Smiley interested in the Russian money laundering case?

5. What is Jerry's relationship with Smiley?

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

7. How is Sally Cale connected to Drake Ko?

8. What does Smiley learn about the staff of Indocharter after he first investigates the company?

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

10. What information does Phoebe share about Liese Worth with Craw?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does the author use suspense and plot twists to build reader interest? Is the author successful? How do these techniques reflect the themes of the novel?

Essay Topic 2

How is the character of Ricardo developed throughout the novel? What is his role? How is Ricardo crafted to fill this role? What does Ricardo represent?

Essay Topic 3

How is the conflict between American intelligence and British intelligence played out in "The Honourable Schoolboy"? In what ways is each group superior? What does the ending of the novel do to end the conflict?

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