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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Much of what Scudder told him was what?

2. Switching trains, Hannay finally emerges into the Scottish moorlands, or _______.

3. This scheme, according to Scudder, has been planned by whom?

4. He resolves to hide out in the "wild district" of what country?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. What happens when the rough men leave?

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

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

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

5. How does Hannay end up being saved by a branch?

6. Describe Hannay's travels up until he is taken in by a Scottish farmer.

7. What leads Hannay to an inn? How does Hannay play to the innkeeper's sensibilities?

8. What is decided between Hannay and Sir Harry?

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

10. How does Hannay react to Scudder's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

There are both spy and detective qualities in this book.

Part 1) Describe these qualities. How do these qualities affect the plot?

Part 2) How do these qualities keep the reader engaged and add intrigue and excitement to the story?

Part 3) How do these qualities help to make Hannay a true British hero?

Essay Topic 2

Hannay proves himself as a master spy and hero.

Part 1) How does he prove this throughout the book? What event in this book most strongly points to Hannay being a master spy and hero? How?

Part 2) Why would being a master spy and hero be important to people throughout the world at this time? How is this reinforced when Hannay joins the military?

Part 3) Why might an ordinary man becoming a master spy and hero be important in our world today?

Essay Topic 3

Richard Hannay is the protagonist.

Part 1) How is he the protagonist? What is known about this character? How does the author make him accessible to the reader?

Part 2) How can the reader relate to Hannay? How is he like any other ordinary man?

Part 4) How does Hannay evolve throughout the story? How does the reader's understanding and perception of him also change?

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