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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Hannay's continuing as Ainslie do to the old man?
(a) It worries him.
(b) It angers him.
(c) It confuses him.
(d) It embarrasses him.

2. Hannay then spends time spying on what?
(a) Trafalgar Lodge.
(b) The pier.
(c) The yacht.
(d) The other boats.

3. What is the only slim chance they have of averting disaster?
(a) To warn the European Union.
(b) To find the Germans as they leave the country via boat.
(c) To kill the Germans.
(d) To warn the Prime Minister.

4. The story concluded, Hannay relates that shortly thereafter what war began?
(a) The Great War.
(b) The Korean War.
(c) World War II.
(d) The Vietnam War.

5. However, Hannay remembers an old wily acquaintance of his, Peter Pienaar, accustomed to posing as others, tell him that the best disguise is what?
(a) Expensive.
(b) Not out of the ordinary.
(c) Worn all the time.
(d) Unusual.

6. What happens when Hannay and Alloa meet eyes?
(a) The slightest spark of recognition in Alloa's eyes.
(b) They glare at each other.
(c) They recognize each other from school.
(d) Hanny begins to cry.

7. Hannay stumbles across _________ and feels his best chance is to hide inside.
(a) A store.
(b) A remote house.
(c) An abandoned warehouse.
(d) A barn.

8. What does a servant tell Hannay about Alloa?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He is sick and in bed.
(c) He is out of the country.
(d) He is at a political meeting.

9. What does Hannay contract in the wetlands?
(a) The flu.
(b) Poison ivy.
(c) Pneumonia.
(d) A cold.

10. What does Hannay do to the man who yells, "Murderer?"
(a) He yells at him.
(b) He kicks him.
(c) He ignores him.
(d) He punches him.

11. He momentarily blacks out in the big explosion, and wakes to find himself dizzy and weary, and his __________ nearly useless.
(a) Left arm.
(b) Right arm.
(c) Right leg.
(d) Left leg.

12. Of what does Hannay accuse the men in Trafalgar Lodge?
(a) German.
(b) Not paying their rent.
(c) Breaking a noise violation.
(d) Being Black Stone and traitors.

13. Finally arriving at a quaint fisherman's pond and feeling somewhat at ease, Hannay idly whistles what tune?
(a) "Alabama Jubilee."
(b) "Little Brown Jug."
(c) "Turkey in the Straw."
(d) "Annie Laurie."

14. Who is the "First Sea Lord?"
(a) Alloa.
(b) Hannay.
(c) The Butler.
(d) Bullivant.

15. Hannay is chased for how long?
(a) A mile.
(b) Many miles.
(c) Fifteen minutes.
(d) A few minutes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Knowing their final destination, he narrows the geographical possibilities to what coast?

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

3. Ever the performer, Hannay takes on another guise, this time as who?

4. What do they remember about Alloa?

5. Opening the door he comes across who?

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