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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 insist Jerry flies back to London when they meet at Elizabeth's apartment?

2. Why do the American agents want to take over the Dolphin case?

3. Around Christmas, who does Smiley request information about Ricardo from?

4. Why does Jerry order his driver out of the car after the meeting with Ricardo?

5. What is the name of the island where Jerry waits for Nelson and Drake Ko?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Jerry use a bookstore to try to find Charlie?

2. How does Jerry find Ricardo in Part 2, Chapter 17?

3. In Part 1, Chapter 11, why does Smiley begin to have a difficult time with his investigation?

4. What does Smiley do when Jerry reports Collins as watching Elizabeth's apartment?

5. While interacting with Elizabeth in Part 2, Chapter 13, how does Jerry feel about her?

6. What does Jerry do with the female reporter in Part 2, Chapter 15?

7. How does Smiley react when Jerry leaves the morgue in Part 2, Chapter 14?

8. What does Ricardo tell Jerry when they first meet?

9. Why does Smiley send agents to interview Mr. Hibbert?

10. What does Charlie tell Jerry about his relationship with Mr. Tiu?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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?

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

How does the author use suspense and plot twists to build reader interest? Is the author successful? How do these techniques reflect the themes of the novel?

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