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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hannay next gives a speech, giving the crowd a completely fabricated account of politics in what country?
(a) Austria.
(b) France.
(c) Germany.
(d) Australia.

2. 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?
(a) Left unexpectedly.
(b) Taken off the day before on a motorcycle.
(c) Hidden in the rooms upstairs.
(d) Gone to town for the day.

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

4. How does Hannay respond to their questioning?
(a) He says he does not know the quickest way into town.
(b) He says he is a road man.
(c) He says he would like to join their conspiracy.
(d) He says he has not seen anyone.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens when "Murderer!" is cried?

2. What makes Hannay's departure quite public?

3. What does Sir Harry offer Hannay?

4. What does Hannay do to a policeman who stops him?

5. Hannay continues his ruse until when?

(see the answer key)

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