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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. Where does Craw retire?

2. Who does Smiley discover told the Americans to stay away from Ricardo?

3. Why is Luke unable to write an article about High Haven after he visits it for the first time?

4. Why does Jerry need Frost's help at the Hong Kong bank?

5. How does Smiley describe Elizabeth Worthington's parents?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is Jerry's relationship with Smiley?

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

4. What does Jerry learn about Drake Ko from the newspaper?

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

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

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

8. When Smiley is questioned in Part 1, Chapter 8, how does he explain his need for an agent in Hong Kong?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

In what ways is the continent of Asia a character in this novel? How does Asia develop as a setting? How does Asia shape the plot and the characters?

Essay Topic 2

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

Essay Topic 3

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?

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