A Legacy of Spies Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why are there so many books in the library at the Stables? (from Chapters 3 - 5)

They thought they made the safe house look like like a real home.

They thought the books made him look intelligent.

The men read when waiting for their next assignment.

Peter and the others used the books as places to hide the stolen files.

2.

Why does Peter believe that Alec was intentionally doing things to get himself into trouble? (from Chapter 11)

So he would have a reason to get out of the service.

So that people would think he was an idiot.

So it would appear the service had cut ties with him and he could defect to Germany.

So that he could catch Liz's attention.

3.

When her husband does question her, why does Tulip say she took pictures of the government documents he brought home? (from Chapter 8)

So they could have a record of the papers that had been in his possession.

To blackmail him for custody of Gustav.

To sell them for the money she needed to pay bills.

She tells him that she did not take pictures of the papers.

4.

Why does Smiley not want anyone to know it was Mundt who killed Tulip? (from Chapters 9 - 10)

Because he is afraid the Germans will want to kill Mundt.

Because he will have to admit that Mundt was able to breach the safe house.

Because he is afraid the British will want to kill Mundt.

Because Mundt has agreed to act as a spy for the British.

5.

Why did Peter befriend Liz? (from Chapter 12)

Because he wanted to have sex with her.

Because Smiley told him to do so.

Because he wanted to introduce her to Alec.

He did not befriend her, she befriended him.

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