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

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

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

4. Hannay considers writing the Prime Minister. Does he do this?

5. He waits until the milkman arrives in the morning, and then offers the youngster what?

Short Essay Questions

1. What scheme does Hannay hatch?

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

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

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

5. How does Hannay come to meet Scudder?

6. What happens when the rough men leave?

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

8. What does Hannay realize about the situation?

9. How does Hannay come across Marmaduke Jopley?

10. What is decided between Hannay and Sir Harry?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

The plot of the anarchists is revealed to be very dangerous.

Part 1) Why is it not seen to be very danger at first? What is the purpose of this?

Part 2) How is the true threat of the Germans revealed throughout this story? How does this affect Hannay? How is he tested by this?

Part 3) How does this parallel events going on at the time this book was written? What message does this book send to readers at this time?

Essay Topic 2

The title of this book is significant.

Part 1) How is this title significant? When is it first realized it is important? How is its meaning revealed? What does this reinforce about Hannay?

Part 2) Why is this chosen as the title? Is this a good title? Why or why not?

Part 3) What would be another appropriate title for this book? Why?

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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