View a FREE sample

This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whose job did George Smiley take over?

2. How is Tiu related to Drake Ko?

3. Why is the Moscow money laundering operation case Connie discovers closed?

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

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. When Smiley visits Elizabeth Worthington's parents in Part 1, Chapter 10, what does he learn about them?

3. Why does Jerry befriend Frost?

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

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

6. How is Sally Cale connected to Drake Ko?

7. What is Jerry's relationship with Smiley?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Compare and contrast the work Smiley does with the work Jerry does. Consider their methods, success and how they feel about their work.

Essay Topic 3

Describe the relationship between Drake Ko and Nelson Ko. How does the author develop their relationship? How does each character develop the other character? How is this relationship central to the plot of the novel?

(see the answer keys)

This section contains 623 words (approx. 3 pages at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample