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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Hannay adopts a Scottish accent and travels __________ on the train.
(a) North.
(b) West.
(c) East.
(d) South.

2. Hannay rides Sir Harry's bike where?
(a) To his flat.
(b) To a police station.
(c) To London.
(d) Deep into the flat country.

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

4. He resolves to hide out in the "wild district" of what country?
(a) Scotland.
(b) Germany.
(c) France.
(d) Ireland.

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

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

7. What do the rough men ask Hannay?
(a) If he knows the quickest way into town.
(b) If he would like to join the conspiracy.
(c) If, essentially, he's seen himself somewhere on the road.
(d) If he is really a road man.

8. What does Sir Harry ask Hannay?
(a) If he is a policeman.
(b) If he is a spy.
(c) If he is British.
(d) If he is a Free Trader.

9. Hannay is _______ the sights, the restaurants, and the people.
(a) Interested in.
(b) Bored of.
(c) Worried about.
(d) Excited about.

10. 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.

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

12. Hannay exits his flat and heads where?
(a) Toward a train station.
(b) Toward a rental car agency.
(c) Toward a bus station.
(d) Toward an airport.

13. Are the Jew anarchists behind these schemes?
(a) Yes, partially.
(b) Yes, very much.
(c) No.
(d) Yes, completely.

14. The supervisor arrives via car. Is Hannay able to convince the man that he is Turnbull?
(a) Yes.
(b) No.
(c) Almost.
(d) Only at first.

15. Where does Sir Harry ask Hannay to speak?
(a) At a town hall meeting.
(b) At a church service.
(c) At a political meeting.
(d) At a committee meeting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Hannay come to the conclusion that he is a likely target for murder?

2. Hannay instructs the young innkeeper to go into town and tell the police what?

3. Where does Hannay find an article about Scudder's death, dubbed "The Portland Place Murder?"

4. Hannay next gives a speech, giving the crowd a completely fabricated account of politics in what country?

5. How do the rough men seem?

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