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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hannay, hidden upstairs, gives the boy a note he forges, which makes Hannay sound like a spy who is about to inform his superior about the Karolides affair. What do the men do after reading this note?
(a) They take the innkeeper as a hostage.
(b) They go upstairs.
(c) They search the inn.
(d) They leave.

2. Why does Hannay hatch a scheme to escape his flat?
(a) He sees men outside his window.
(b) He hears someone knocking on his door.
(c) He can see someone's shadow out in the hall.
(d) He figures his flat is being watched.

3. Hannay next chances upon a rural inn, run by a young man who wants to be what?
(a) An actor.
(b) A policeman.
(c) A spy.
(d) A writer of adventures.

4. Where does Hannay find an article about Scudder's death, dubbed "The Portland Place Murder?"
(a) In an old shepherd's daily newspaper.
(b) On a reward poster.
(c) On a board in the train station.
(d) In a Scottish Review newspaper.

5. Why does Hannay have Sir Harry dictate a letter to his godfather, Sir Walter Bullivant?
(a) He is a spy.
(b) He has a powerful position in the Foreign Office.
(c) He is German.
(d) He is very wealthy.

Short Answer Questions

1. Hannay continues his ruse until when?

2. Where does Sir Harry ask Hannay to speak?

3. When they arrive, what does Hannay give Jopley?

4. Two rough-looking men have arrived at the inn asking questions. The innkeepers lies and tells them that Hannay had been at the inn, but had done what?

5. That the murderer ransacked the apartment tells Hannay what?

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