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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. Richard Hannay is a Scot turned _________.

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

3. This organization also planned to intercept important military intelligence on the state of what?

4. How does Hannay respond to their questioning?

5. The man, Alexander Turnbull, is afraid his supervisor will come soon and discover what?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How does Hannay come across Marmaduke Jopley?

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

4. How does Hannay end up feeling exposed in the middle of the country?

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

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

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

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

9. What happens when the rough men leave?

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's instincts are very strong.

Part 1) How are his natural instincts first seen? How do these strong instincts aid him in stopping the Germans?

Part 2) Can these strong instincts be found in ordinary people? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do you use your own instincts in your life? How do you benefit from these natural instincts?

Essay Topic 2

Crucial information is given in the first chapter.

Part 1) What crucial information is given? How does this information become necessary throughout the book?

Part 2) What is the purpose for giving this information so soon in the novel? How does this affect the pace of the book?

Part 3) How does this information affect one's view of the protagonist and his role in this story?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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