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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. What is the name of the spy that Leonard reads about as his plane is taking off?

2. What color of dress does Maria wear for the engagement party?

3. What does Leonard give the man he meets in the cafe in Chapter 20?

4. What song do Leonard and Maria love in Chapter 15?

5. Who goes up to the roof to wave Leonard's plane off with Maria?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Maria look when Leonard goes to see her in Chapter 21?

2. Why is Leonard nervous to take too many rests with his cases in Chapter 19?

3. How does Maria look when Leonard sees her at the airport in Chapter 22?

4. Why does Maria think that Otto has hidden in her wardrobe in Chapter 16?

5. What piece of advice does Mr. Blake give Leonard in Chapter 15?

6. How do Leonard's parent's view Maria in Chapter 14?

7. Describe the appearance of Otto.

8. How does Leonard first feel when he hears the news from Bob that the tunnel has been found by the Soviets?

9. Why is Maria afraid to call the police in Chapter 17?

10. According to Maria, how did her boss respond when she gave her notice in Chapter 22?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Throughout the novel Leonard and Maria's relationship changes dramatically several times. Using textual examples, describe how the shifts in their relationship resonate with the themes of love, judgment, and redemption.

Essay Topic 2

Throughout the novel, Leonard's view of his relationship with Maria changes drastically, however, Maria's views of their relationship remains somewhat the same. Discuss the dichotomy of how these view differ and how they reflect upon the character that holds them.

Essay Topic 3

How are both of the narrative lines in The Innocent an examination of the complex relationships between the conquered and the conqueror?

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