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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 does Collins say was with Elizabeth Worthington when he met her in Vientiane?

2. Why doesn't Jerry hurt Smiley when he attacks him at Elizabeth's apartment?

3. Who thinks Sam Collins is part of the American conspiracy?

4. How does Di Salis feel about Mr. Hibbert's stories?

5. Who is shot by the Cousins' helicopter?

Short Essay Questions

1. What makes Guillam suspicious of Sam Collins?

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

3. Why does the Drug Enforcement Administration visit the Cousins in Part 1, Chapter 12?

4. What happens when Smiley orders Jerry to return to London?

5. What explanation does Ricardo give Jerry for why people thought he was dead?

6. Why does Jerry believe Nelson will land on the island of Po Toi?

7. Why does Jerry follow Elizabeth in Part 2, Chapter 19?

8. How does Di Salis fail at interviewing Mr. Hibbert?

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

How is Elizabeth developed as a character? Consider her introduction compared to her arrest at the end of the novel. What does Elizabeth represent?

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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