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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. Why might it look as if Hannay killed Scudder?

2. What do the rough men ask Hannay?

3. Hannay next gives a speech, giving the crowd a completely fabricated account of politics in what country?

4. What saves Hannay's life?

5. Why does the young man excitedly agree to house Hannay for a few days?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What takes place between Jopley and Hannay?

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

4. What does Hannay think about as he speeds along in the stolen car? What does he realize about the conspiracy?

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

6. What does Hannay learn about the conspirators?

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

8. What leads to Hannay telling a large crowd a fictitious story about Australian politics?

9. What scheme does Hannay hatch?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hannay is both an ordinary man and a hero.

Part 1) How is he seen at the beginning of this story? What is the purpose of this?

Part 2) How does Hannay evolve throughout the story? What initiates this evolution? What does he, as well as the reader, learn about himself from this experience?

Part 3) When have you realized your own heroic potential?

Essay Topic 2

Repetition is frequently used.

Part 1) What is repeated throughout this book? Why?

Part 2) How dos this repetition support the plot, themes, and the main character's personality?

Part 3) What other literary devices are used? How are they used? Why are they used?

Essay Topic 3

A relationship is quickly established between the reader and Hannay.

Part 1) Describe this relationship. How is it quickly developed? How does this keep the reader engaged?

Part 2) What literary devices are used to create this relationship, as well as deepen it?

Part 3) How do you feel about Hannay by the end of the book? Why?

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