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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Chapter 12, when does Mr. Peters say he last saw Dimitrios?
(a) He hasn't seen him since the drug bust.
(b) One year ago.
(c) Three years ago.
(d) Yesterday.

2. What are the walls and ceilings of Peters' apartment adorned with?
(a) Black and white stripes.
(b) Gold stars.
(c) Newspaper clippings.
(d) Money.

3. What do the Turkish authorities use to determine the identity of the man in the river?
(a) An Italian life insurance policy.
(b) A French carte d'identite.
(c) A Greek passport.
(d) A Turkish driver's license.

4. On the night of their meeting with Dimitrios, what does Peters ask of Latimer before they depart?
(a) If he will lend him some money.
(b) If he will stay for one more night while the deal goes through.
(c) If he can have Latimer's address in England.
(d) If he can get Latimer's autograph.

5. Who does Latimer say Grodek was employed by?
(a) Poland.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) France.
(d) Italy.

6. What does Peters say is the art of being successful in life?
(a) The art of swindling people for money.
(b) The art of war.
(c) The art of detective work.
(d) The art of knowing the people who will be useful.

7. What does Mr. Peters show Latimer inside his clothes cupboard?
(a) A secret passage.
(b) A nice coat.
(c) Dimitrios.
(d) A pile of money.

8. Where does Latimer go to satisfy his feeling of wrongdoing?
(a) Peters' apartment.
(b) The cemetery.
(c) The police station.
(d) His hotel room.

9. Who did Peters see in Rome two years ago?
(a) Vazoff.
(b) Dimitrios.
(c) Visser.
(d) Siantos.

10. After Latimer dines with Peters on the day before the meeting with Dimitrios, what ailment begins to plague him?
(a) A stomachache.
(b) Fainting.
(c) Dizziness.
(d) A headache.

11. How old does Grodek seem to Latimer?
(a) About 60.
(b) Around 40.
(c) About 80.
(d) Under 30.

12. What was the name of the woman who used to measure up potential clients for Dimitrios?
(a) La Preveza.
(b) Frida.
(c) The Grand Duchess.
(d) Monique.

13. When do Peters and Latimer demand that Dimtirios pay them the blackmail money?
(a) The next day.
(b) That night.
(c) A week from their meeting.
(d) A month from their meeting.

14. What does Ambler compare a face to?
(a) A mask.
(b) A window.
(c) A picture.
(d) A telltale sign of one's character.

15. Who is the letter addressed to that Latimer writes in Chapter 9?
(a) Grodek.
(b) La Preveza.
(c) Marukakis.
(d) Siantos.

Short Answer Questions

1. On the night of their meeting with Dimitrios, what does Latimer insist that Peters do?

2. What kind of car comes to pick Latimer up?

3. From what country did Dimitrios need help from Peters to smuggle women?

4. How does Peters lose the person tailing him and Latimer?

5. Who did Grodek use as a go-between during his work in Belgrade?

(see the answer keys)

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