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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. Where has Hannay lived for the past three months?
(a) In a large flat in London.
(b) In a modest flat in rural Germany.
(c) In a modest flat in the Old Country in rural England.
(d) In a boarding house in Paris.

4. For how many days does Hannay plan to lay low before the tea party?
(a) Ten.
(b) Thirty.
(c) Twenty.
(d) Five.

5. Why does Hannay plan to double-back on his tracks?
(a) To find the men searching for him.
(b) To fool the police and anyone else on his tail.
(c) He forgot something at the train station.
(d) To protect the farmer and his wife.

Short Answer Questions

1. There is also mention many times of an evil underground organization called what?

2. As part of pulling off this scheme, the conspirators wish to assassinate the Greek Premier named ____________, because he is a smart man of integrity who has a chance to ruin their plans.

3. Hannay next chances upon a rural inn, run by a young man who wants to be what?

4. Why does Hannay know he is in trouble, after seeing the article about Scudder's murder?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Where does Hannay decide to hide? How does this chapter end?

2. How does fortune smile upon Hannay?

3. What scheme does Hannay hatch?

4. How does Hannay come across Marmaduke Jopley?

5. How does Hannay make himself to seem like a roadman?

6. What leads Hannay to realize the stolen police car is a liability?

7. What takes place in the inn prior to the arrival of the police?

8. What takes place at the train station?

9. How does Hannay come to meet Scudder?

10. How does Hannay feel about Scudder's story? How does this feeling change?

(see the answer keys)

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