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Questions 1-5 of 31:

1.

Why did Gordievsky choose not to contact M16 while in Moscow? (from Green Ink and Microfilm - Agent BOOT)

He had no new intelligence for them.

It was too risky.

His way of communication was destroyed.

He wanted to cut ties with the British.

2.

How did Gordievsky figure Ames knew he was the British spy? (from Mr. Collins and Mrs. Thatcher - Russian Roulette)

Ames followed Gordievsky to the safe house.

Ames saw Gordievsky handing off documents to M16.

Ames cross referenced Kaplan's CIA file, and deduced the spy must be in Scandinavia.

Ames extracted a confession from his wife while Gordievsky was at work.

3.

Why did Gordievsky ultimately decide to leave his family at home? (from Cat and Mouse - The Dry Cleaner)

The British sent a secret message saying they would only have one car for PIMLICO.

He was unsure of whether Leila would agree to come.

He wanted his new life to be his own.

He did not want to put his family in danger.

4.

Why was Operation BOOT critical information for the British? (from Green Ink and Microfilm - Agent BOOT)

Michael Foot was a Russian spy, and also in line to be the next Prime Minister.

It gave Britain information on the relationship between Russia and Italy.

Michael Foot was actually a citizen of Russia.

It told the Brits all the information about illegals in the country.

5.

How did Gordievsky's intelligence ease tensions during the cold war? (from Mr. Collins and Mrs. Thatcher - Russian Roulette)

Gordievsky was able to tell the Russians when the American's were planning to attack.

Gordievsky deployed illegals to the U.S. to gather information in case of a preemptive strike.

M16 and Gordievsky exchanged war plans to reduce the number of casualties.

M16 relayed Gordievsky's information regarding Soviet skepticism to the CIA.

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