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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 do the men react to Hannay's accusations?

2. The crew seems English and innocent enough, but their officer bears a close-cropped haircut and a certain fashion in clothes that tells Hannay he is _________, not English.

3. Is Hannay discovered?

4. Who does Hannay tell about his suspicions?

5. When does it seem Black Stone will leave England?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place during the time in which Hannay decides to spy on the men in Trafalgar Lodge and when he rings the doorbell?

2. How are Hannay's suspicions roused at Bullivant's home?

3. How does Hannay end up in the hands of the enemy?

4. Describe Hannay's discovery by three men.

5. What takes place prior to Hannay posing as a fisherman?

6. How do the men learn about a possible destination?

7. How does the book end?

8. How does Hannay become doubtful of his gut instincts?

9. How does Hannay come to believe the Black Stone spy is in Bullivant's home?

10. How does Hannay get the old man to reveal that he is the enemy?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

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 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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