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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. As part of pulling off this scheme, the conspirators wish to assassinate the Greek Premier named ____________, because he is a smart man of integrity who has a chance to ruin their plans.
(a) Karolides.
(b) Corban.
(c) Obelix.
(d) Acacia.

2. Why might it look as if Hannay killed Scudder?
(a) He did kill Scudder.
(b) He and Scudder were known enemies.
(c) He has killed before.
(d) Based on strong circumstantial evidence.

3. 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 search the inn.
(c) They go upstairs.
(d) They leave.

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

5. Why does Hannay decide to not call the police?
(a) The police do not like him.
(b) He is always getting into trouble with the authorities.
(c) He is afraid to use the phone.
(d) In all likelihood they would not believe his fantastic story.

Short Answer Questions

1. Scudder is __________ journalist and has toured much of Europe in that capacity.

2. Recently Scudder stumbled upon a sinister international scheme to usher in a state of European anarchy, specifically to get Russia to declare war on what country?

3. Why does Hannay hatch a scheme to escape his flat?

4. He resolves to hide out in the "wild district" of what country?

5. Hannay knocks over who in his frantic escape?

(see the answer key)

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