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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. Why does Smiley know all about Sally Cale?

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

3. How many children do Peter and Elizabeth have?

4. What does Drake Ko name his boat?

5. Who does Smiley pretend to be when he meets with Peter Worthington in Part 1, Chapter 10?

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. How does Craw feel about Phoebe's spy work?

4. What is Jerry's relationship with Smiley?

5. In Part 1, Chapter 4, why is it revealed that Craw came to see Smiley?

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

7. What happens when the reporters go to write about High Haven after visiting it for the first time?

8. What happens after Jerry's father dies?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Choose three characters that could be considered heroes in this novel. Explain how this is true and how their heroism impacts the rest of the novel.

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

Examine the theme of honesty vs. deceit as it is presenting in the novel. How do the forces work against each other? What is the commentary this novel provides on the theme?

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