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

2. What do they remember about Alloa?
(a) He was odd.
(b) He was unhappy.
(c) He spoke a great deal.
(d) He did not speak much.

3. How do the rough men seem?
(a) Convinced.
(b) Confused.
(c) Worried.
(d) Angry.

4. How does Hannay finally come to believe Scudder's story?
(a) He becomes friends with Scudder.
(b) He finds more evidence of the plot.
(c) He finds Scudder stabbed to death in his flat.
(d) He hears the same story from someone who is more credible.

5. Hannay goes into formal service for his country as what?
(a) A spy.
(b) A sailor.
(c) A captain.
(d) A pilot.

Short Answer Questions

1. During this time in the inn, Hannay cracks Scudder's cipher by using what name, that Scudder mentioned was the "key" to the whole affair with Karolides?

2. At this point a final car passes him, and he recognizes the driver, a _______________ Hannay dislikes named Marmaduke Jopley.

3. For whom are the men searching?

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

5. Why might it look as if Hannay killed Scudder?

(see the answer key)

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