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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. The supervisor arrives via car. Is Hannay able to convince the man that he is Turnbull?

2. Why does Scudder shoot a corpse in the face?

3. How does Hannay finally come to believe Scudder's story?

4. As part of pulling off this scheme, the conspirators wish to assassinate the Greek Premier named ____________, because he is a smart man of integrity who has a chance to ruin their plans.

5. For how many days does Hannay plan to lay low before the tea party?

Short Essay Questions

1. Who are the first few visitors Hannay has? How does he deal with these people?

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

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

4. How does Hannay come across Marmaduke Jopley?

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

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

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

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

9. What takes place between Jopley and Hannay?

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hannay pulls off the greatest performance in Chapter 6.

Part 1) Describe this peformance. How is this the greatest?

Part 2) How do the obstacles and struggles of this chapter add to the greatness of this performance? How does this support Hannay as both man and hero?

Part 3) Why is this performance so significant? How does it affect the rest of the story?

Essay Topic 2

There are comical moments in this story.

Part 1) Describe these moments. What purpose do these moments serve?

Part 2) Why is comedy used repeatedly throughout this book? How does it add contrast in emotions, felt by both the characters in the book and the reader?

Part 3) How does this comedy help keep the reader engaged? How would you feel if the comedic moments did not exist? Why?

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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