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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Russell's opinion of secrecy?
(a) He feel no one is an effective secret-keeper.
(b) He feels people should be more private in general.
(c) He speaks intensly about the need for greater secrecy on matters of state.
(d) He feels there is far too much secrecy in the world.

2. What is Maria wearing when Leonard comes to her apartment in Chapter 6?
(a) A tartan skirt and red sweater.
(b) A navy blue uniform.
(c) A bathrobe.
(d) A white button downed shirt and black skirt.

3. In Chapter 2, why does Glass tell Leonard that he should always behave like a visitor to the radar station?
(a) Because he is supposed to be working with the British, not the Americans.
(b) Because it is a comical joke for the sentries.
(c) Because they are under survelliance from the Russians.
(d) Because he does not have security clearance.

4. Where does Leonard meet two Englishman in Chapter 3?
(a) He meets them at the grocery store.
(b) He is introduced to them while eating in a Kneipe.
(c) He meets them at the library.
(d) They are painting the apartment below him.

5. How many hours a day does Leonard work his first week in Chapter 5?
(a) 12.
(b) 15.
(c) 8.
(d) 18.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the man who invented the equipment to pick up an echo from an encoded message?

2. When Leonard first becomes aggressive in Chapter 8, what does Maria think the reason is?

3. What was Glass's best course he took in college?

4. What is the name of Maria's ex-husband?

5. What does Glass invite Leonard to do with him in Chapter 12?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why was the street called East-West Axis by Hitler, renamed to be the street of June 17?

2. What type of relationship does Leonard have with his co-workers in Chapter 7?

3. What observation about Leonard had helped Maria to forgive him during their separation in Chapter 11?

4. What story does Leonard give the Englishman he meets in Chapter 3 about his work?

5. How does Russell describe the Russians from his experience serving as a lieutenant in Berlin of 1945?

6. How is Leonard's apology to Maria in Chapter 11 a first for him?

7. How does Maria first convince Leonard to stay in her apartment in Chapter 6?

8. As Leonard watches the Americans toss a football back and forth, what are his impressions of them and the game?

9. In Chapter 3, what does Leonard plan to buy for his apartment to stock his kitchen?

10. Describe Maria's appearance.

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