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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 Nelson join the anti-English movement?

2. Why does Jerry hire a colonel to help him find Ricardo?

3. What scares Ricardo the most about delivering the opium?

4. Where does Jerry travel when Smiley orders him to find Ricardo?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. What makes Guillam suspicious of Sam Collins?

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

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

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

7. Why does Jerry decide to not return to England after meeting with Ricardo?

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Analyze Smiley's management skills. How does he treat his employees, staff, and team? What does this reflect in Smiley?

Essay Topic 2

What role do women play in "The Honourable Schoolboy"? What is the purpose of women in the novel? What commentary is given on gender roles and gender issues?

Essay Topic 3

Compare and contrast three of the interviews that took place in this novel. Consider the technique, success and outcome of each interview.

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