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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 Frost do while Jerry takes pictures at the Hong Kong bank?

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

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

4. After meeting with Phoebe in Part 1, Chapter 9, what does The Rocker tell Craw about Liese Worth?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 3, what does Smiley do with some of the retired agents?

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Jerry's father dies?

2. In Part 1, Chapter 4, why will it be difficult for Smiley to run an investigation in Hong Kong?

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

4. Why does Jerry befriend Frost?

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

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

7. How do the Tuscan villagers feel about Jerry?

8. How does Jerry feel about getting the bank files in Hong Kong?

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

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

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

Compare and contrast three of the interviews that took place in this novel. Consider the technique, success and outcome of each interview.

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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