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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. How does Smiley believe Drake Ko will bring Nelson to Hong Kong?

2. After meeting with Mr. Hibbert, what does di Salis research?

3. Where does Jerry take Elizabeth after he runs away from Guillam and Fawn?

4. Why does Ricardo sell the opium a little at a time?

5. Who does Enderby appear to form an alliance with in Part 2, Chapter 18?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does Smiley assume Nelson was going to be smuggled out of China?

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

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

5. How does Jerry help Luke when Luke gets kicked out of his apartment?

6. What makes Guillam suspicious of Sam Collins?

7. How does the war affect Drake and Nelson's relationship with Mr. Hibbert?

8. What does Ricardo do the Jerry at the end of their meeting?

9. What does Jerry tell Drake Ko when he lands on the island?

10. How does Jerry figure out who Ricardo is?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Consider the symbolism of transportation in this novel. What do planes, boats and other forms of transportation symbolize? How do these meaning affect the themes and events in "The Honourable Schoolboy"?

Essay Topic 2

How is the conflict between American intelligence and British intelligence played out in "The Honourable Schoolboy"? In what ways is each group superior? What does the ending of the novel do to end the conflict?

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?

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