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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapters 23 - 35.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who arranged all the details for Mab's wedding to Francis?
(a) Beth.
(b) Mary.
(c) Sarah.
(d) Osla.

2. What hand signal did Mab salute to Churchill as he departed BP in Chapter 27?
(a) A thumbs up.
(b) A victory sign.
(c) A thumbs down.
(d) A peace sign.

3. What name is used to describe "The machine the enemy uses to encrypt most of their military traffic" (228), according to Peggy Rock in Chapter 10?
(a) Omega.
(b) Omicron.
(c) Bombe.
(d) Enigma.

4. When is Chapter 30 set?
(a) November 10, 1947.
(b) August 11, 1939.
(c) March 25, 1940.
(d) September, 1941.

5. What did Hut 3 manage at BP, according to the narrative in Chapter 7?
(a) Filing and typing.
(b) Decoding Italian intercepts.
(c) Decoding French intercepts.
(d) Translating and analysis.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who signed the note with replacement shoes that Mab received in Chapter 13?

2. How did Harry Zarb describe his ancestry when he met Beth?

3. What is the following message from Chapter 7 translated to by one of Mab's workmates: "Keine besonderen Ereignisse" (166)?

4. How many siblings did Mab have growing up?

5. What is said to be Alan Turing's nickname in Chapter 10?

(see the answer key)

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