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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Smiley believe Merlin is located?
(a) France.
(b) Hong Kong.
(c) London.
(d) Russia.

2. What is the name of the archivist Guilliam is friendly with?
(a) Vanessa.
(b) Kate.
(c) Faye.
(d) Sal.

3. Who does Guilliam find out has to authorize the release of the annexes in London?
(a) Karla.
(b) Haydon.
(c) Alleline.
(d) Toby.

4. Who in Operation Witchcraft does the translations?
(a) Toby.
(b) Alleline.
(c) Bland.
(d) Haydon.

5. Whom does Smiley fire with no explanation after Control is fired?
(a) Guilliam.
(b) Tarr.
(c) Bland.
(d) Alleline.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the name of the hotel proprietor where Smiley sets up his headquarters?

2. What musical lesson is Bill leaving when he spies on Jim in his trailer?

3. What is Guilliam's first name?

4. What does Tarr's wallpaper look like?

5. What color are the requisition slips that Guilliam gets from the archivist?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the Matron worried about Bill Roach?

2. How does Smiley first meet Karla?

3. Why does Smiley think Merlin is in London?

4. Why does Alleline want to know if Guilliam has met with Tarr?

5. Why does Lacon apologize to Smiley after he hears about the contents of Irina's diary?

6. Why does Tarr believe that Boris is a professional agent and not a trade delegate?

7. What does Smiley discover in nine reports that Guilliam brings him?

8. What makes Bill Roach sick?

9. Why does Tarr become angry and lunge at Smiley?

10. How is Connie able to help Smiley?

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