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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 drives where with Jopley?
(a) To an inn.
(b) Back the way he had walked.
(c) To London.
(d) To town.

2. What does Hannay seize from Jopley?
(a) His ID.
(b) His wallet.
(c) His cell phone.
(d) His car.

3. This scheme would throw the stock markets into chaos, which the instigators would then use to their advantage to do what?
(a) Destroy the United States.
(b) End capitalism.
(c) Take over Great Britain.
(d) Gain much power and money.

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

5. Hannay cannot leave at the station, so he waits until the train starts up again, and then does what?
(a) Climbs off the train.
(b) Jumps off.
(c) Gets on the top of the train.
(d) Hides in the station.

Short Answer Questions

1. When they arrive, what does Hannay give Jopley?

2. The Germans would establish a naval blockade around what?

3. Are the rough men fooled?

4. Where has Hannay lived for the past three months?

5. For how many days does Hannay plan to lay low before the tea party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hannay's good luck in this chapter.

2. Who is to be murdered? Why, when, and where is this person to be murdered?

3. Who are the first few visitors Hannay has? How does he deal with these people?

4. What is known about Richard Hannay at the beginning of the story?

5. How does fortune smile upon Hannay?

6. How does Hannay learn that Scudder's body has been found? How does he also know he is in trouble?

7. Upon what plan did Scudder stumble?

8. What happens when the rough men leave?

9. What takes place at the train station?

10. What is Scudder's unfortunate circumstance? How does Scudder plan to save himself?

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