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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. How does Bullivant manage to clear Hannay's name?
(a) Bullivant is wealthy.
(b) Bullivant is a bully.
(c) He has political pull.
(d) Hannay is innocent.

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

3. He hitches a ride from one of Turnbull's companions, named Hislop, who is what?
(a) A merchant.
(b) A shepherd.
(c) A police officer.
(d) A cattle herder.

4. Who does Hannay expect to find?
(a) Italians.
(b) French.
(c) Austrians.
(d) Germans.

5. The military men leave the planning of nabbing Black Stone up to who?
(a) Bullivant.
(b) Hannay.
(c) Scaife.
(d) Sir Harry.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where might this staircase lead?

2. What Scotland Yard official helps with nabbing Black Stone?

3. What does Hannay's continuing as Ainslie do to the old man?

4. What does Hannay not know about the materials?

5. To what does Hannay wake?

Short Essay Questions

1. What do Bullivant and Hannay learn about the conspiracy plot?

2. What leads to Hannay getting into a fight and being pursued by the police?

3. How are the military men convinced that Alloa is a spy?

4. Describe Hannay's role in the plans to stop Black Stone from obtaining the key intelligence.

5. What happens after the explosion?

6. What takes place in the story prior to Bullivant and Hannay combing through Scudder's notebook?

7. How do the men learn about a possible destination?

8. How does Hannay regain his confidence and stop the Germans?

9. How does Hannay find Walter Bullivant?

10. How are Hannay's suspicions roused at Bullivant's home?

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