A Legacy of Spies Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why is Smiley not sure if Mundt is working for them or against them? (from Chapter 11)

He is not sure if it is really Mundt sending them the information or not.

Because Mundt appears unable to change certain things in the GDR despite his position of power.

The information sent by Mundt has not been terribly helpful.

Even though he is sending them information, he is still killing spies.

2.

Why does Christoph not kill Peter when he has the opportunity? (from Chapters 13 - 14)

Because he knows if he does, he will not get any money.

Because Karen tells him not to do so.

Because the man in the Volvo stops him.

Because he is afraid.

3.

In the beginning of Chapter 7, why did Peter want to find Smiley so badly? (from Chapter 7)

To kill him.

He felt Smiley should be the one being interrogated and not him.

He was worried that Bunny had killed Smiley.

He though Smiley might also be being interrogated and wanted to know how he was handling the questions.

4.

Why does Dr. Riemeck, known as Mayflower, want to sell Stasi secrets to the British? (from Chapter 6)

Because he needs the money.

Because he wants to be able to defect to Britain.

Because he is disgusted with the GDR's regime.

Because he enjoys the adventure.

5.

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

They thought the books made him look intelligent.

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

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

The men read when waiting for their next assignment.

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