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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. How does Jopley feel?

2. Hannay adopts a Scottish accent and travels __________ on the train.

3. Why does Hannay hatch a scheme to escape his flat?

4. Hannay instructs the young innkeeper to go into town and tell the police what?

5. At this point a final car passes him, and he recognizes the driver, a _______________ Hannay dislikes named Marmaduke Jopley.

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What takes place between Jopley and Hannay?

3. What does Hannay learn about the conspirators?

4. What scheme does Hannay hatch?

5. Describe Hannay's good luck in this chapter.

6. How does Hannay come across Marmaduke Jopley?

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

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

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

10. What takes place at the train station?

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

Symbolism is found in this story.

Part 1) Describe this symbolism. What is the purpose of each symbol?

Part 2) How are these symbols connected to the various characters and the plot? How do they help to reveal information to the reader?

Part 3) How do these symbols support the themes found in this book?

Essay Topic 3

The idea that good will conquer evil is a theme.

Part 1) How is this a theme? How is this first revealed? What is the connection between this theme and Hannay's good luck?

Part 2) Why might this theme be popular at the time this book was written? What purpose might this theme serve for the reader?

Part 3) How is this still a popular theme in books today? How is this a universal theme?

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