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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. For whom are the men searching?

2. A small __________ is anchored nearby, which Hannay has Bullivant contact.

3. After the drive, Bullivant urges Hannay to do what?

4. Who does Hannay tell about his suspicions?

5. Is Hannay discovered?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Hannay come to know that the final destination of the Germans is along the east coast and has thirty-nine steps, perhaps leading to the beach?

2. What takes place during the time in which Hannay decides to spy on the men in Trafalgar Lodge and when he rings the doorbell?

3. How does Hannay get the old man to reveal that he is the enemy?

4. What takes place in the story prior to Bullivant and Hannay combing through Scudder's notebook?

5. What happens when Hannay wakes up in the dovecot?

6. How do the men learn about a possible destination?

7. How does Hannay come to believe the Black Stone spy is in Bullivant's home?

8. Now locked in a room and guarded, what does Hannay decide to do?

9. From where will the Germans leave England? How do the men come to this conclusion?

10. What happens after the explosion?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

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 2

Symbolism is found in this story.

Part 1) Describe this symbolism. What is the purpose of each symbol?

Part 2) How are these symbols connected to the various characters and the plot? How do they help to reveal information to the reader?

Part 3) How do these symbols support the themes found in this book?

Essay Topic 3

Many chapters end in cliffhangers.

Part 1) Describe these cliffhangers. What is the purpose of these cliffhangers?

Part 2) how do these cliffhangers support this as an adventure story? How do they keep the plot progressing?

Part 3) How do these cliffhangers affect you as the reader? Why?

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