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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. Hannay goes into formal service for his country as what?

2. Hannay is kept "in the game" by posing as who?

3. Why does Hannay know about explosives?

4. What must Hannay be careful to avoid?

5. Where might this staircase lead?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Hannay's role in the plans to stop Black Stone from obtaining the key intelligence.

2. Describe Hannay's discovery by three men.

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

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

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

6. How do Bullivant and other military men come to a plan?

7. What do Bullivant and Hannay learn about the conspiracy plot?

8. Now locked in a room and guarded, what does Hannay decide to do?

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

10. How does Hannay end up being chased by the police? How does this chase end?

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

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?

Essay Topic 3

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?

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