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

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 stay for the night and a good meal.
(c) A quick meal.
(d) Nothing.

3. This Greek man has been invited to Britain on the 15th of June for a tea party, and the conspirators have chosen this tea party as the best time to do what?
(a) Assassinate the Greek man.
(b) Torture the Greek man.
(c) Influence the Greek man.
(d) Capture the Greek man.

4. When Hannay searches Scudder's body, does he find anything of worth?
(a) No.
(b) Yes, a letter.
(c) Yes, the black book.
(d) Yes, a business card.

5. This scheme, according to Scudder, has been planned by whom?
(a) German anarchists, Russian diplomats, and Catholics.
(b) Christians, Muslims, and Jews.
(c) French socialists, democrats, and Muslims.
(d) German anarchists, capitalists, and Jews.

Short Answer 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?

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

3. Why has Hannay resolved to move back to the Cape?

4. Why does Hannay decide to not call the police?

5. What is another reason why Hannay does not call the police?

(see the answer key)

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