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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why has Hannay resolved to move back to the Cape?
(a) If he cannot cure his boredom soon.
(b) If he cannot find a job soon.
(c) If he cannot find his family soon.
(d) If he cannot find housing soon.

2. He finds a modest farmer's house, and the generous husband and wife offer Hannay what?
(a) His own room for as long as he needs it.
(b) A quick meal.
(c) A stay for the night and a good meal.
(d) Nothing.

3. What will Hannay do right before the tea party?
(a) Hide in Scotland.
(b) Leave the country.
(c) Warn the British government of the impending assassination attempt on Karolides.
(d) Save Karolides himself.

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

5. Hannay decides to do what?
(a) Carry on Scudder's work.
(b) Travel to the United States.
(c) Hide in his flat.
(d) Go home.

Short Answer Questions

1. These enemies are in fact probably waiting ___________ to nab him.

2. 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?

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

4. He waits until the milkman arrives in the morning, and then offers the youngster what?

5. Why does Hannay plan to double-back on his tracks?

(see the answer key)

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