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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. Where does Hannay find an article about Scudder's death, dubbed "The Portland Place Murder?"

2. As Hannay speeds along the moor roads in the stolen plainclothes officer's car, he thinks about what?

3. For how many days does Hannay plan to lay low before the tea party?

4. This scheme would throw the stock markets into chaos, which the instigators would then use to their advantage to do what?

5. When Hannay searches Scudder's body, does he find anything of worth?

Short Essay Questions

1. What takes place at the train station?

2. How does fortune smile upon Hannay?

3. What happens when the rough men leave?

4. What scheme does Hannay hatch?

5. What leads Hannay to realize the stolen police car is a liability?

6. How does Hannay make himself to seem like a roadman?

7. How does Hannay come to meet Scudder?

8. Where does Hannay decide to hide? How does this chapter end?

9. How does Hannay come across Marmaduke Jopley?

10. How does Hannay react to Scudder's murder?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Hannay's instincts are very strong.

Part 1) How are his natural instincts first seen? How do these strong instincts aid him in stopping the Germans?

Part 2) Can these strong instincts be found in ordinary people? Why or why not?

Part 3) How do you use your own instincts in your life? How do you benefit from these natural instincts?

Essay Topic 2

Repetition is frequently used.

Part 1) What is repeated throughout this book? Why?

Part 2) How dos this repetition support the plot, themes, and the main character's personality?

Part 3) What other literary devices are used? How are they used? Why are they used?

Essay Topic 3

There are both spy and detective qualities in this book.

Part 1) Describe these qualities. How do these qualities affect the plot?

Part 2) How do these qualities keep the reader engaged and add intrigue and excitement to the story?

Part 3) How do these qualities help to make Hannay a true British hero?

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