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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Jerry and Elizabeth go to Hong Kong to find Nelson, what does Elizabeth show Jerry?

2. How long do the American agents agree to wait before taking over the Dolphin case?

3. Why does Jerry order his driver out of the car after the meeting with Ricardo?

4. While investigating Nelson, what can't di Salis find?

5. What does Mr. Tiu ask Charlie to do as a pilot?

Short Essay Questions

1. While interacting with Elizabeth in Part 2, Chapter 13, how does Jerry feel about her?

2. Why does Smiley send agents to interview Mr. Hibbert?

3. How does Smiley think Drake Ko will bring Nelson to Hong Kong?

4. How does Smiley react when Jerry leaves the morgue in Part 2, Chapter 14?

5. What happens to Smiley and his team at the end of this novel?

6. Why does Jerry decide to not return to England after meeting with Ricardo?

7. Why does Jerry believe Nelson will land on the island of Po Toi?

8. Why does Smiley assume Nelson was going to be smuggled out of China?

9. How does Di Salis fail at interviewing Mr. Hibbert?

10. How does the war affect Drake and Nelson's relationship with Mr. Hibbert?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Compare and contrast three of the interviews that took place in this novel. Consider the technique, success and outcome of each interview.

Essay Topic 2

Examine the theme of honesty vs. deceit as it is presenting in the novel. How do the forces work against each other? What is the commentary this novel provides on the theme?

Essay Topic 3

Analyze Smiley's management skills. How does he treat his employees, staff, and team? What does this reflect in Smiley?

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