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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 sends Jerry to report on Hong Kong?

2. How does Craw feel when he sees High Haven up close for the first time?

3. What type of business is Indocharter?

4. Who must Smiley have permission from before sending agents out overseas?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens after Jerry's father dies?

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

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

4. What is Jerry's relationship with Smiley?

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

6. How do the Tuscan villagers feel about Jerry?

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

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

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

10. How is Sally Cale connected to Drake Ko?

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

Examine the theme of hidden, or double, identities in "The Honourable Schoolboy". How are these identities used? How do they help to develop the plot and the characters? What is the author saying about identity in general?

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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