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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 Guilliam go to search for documents?
2. How many people are on the Soviet plane that leaves Hong Kong?
3. Whom is Guilliam's girlfriend married to?
4. What is the name of the Hong Kong agent that Tarr talks to about Irina?
5. What color are Karla's eyes?
Short Essay Questions
1. Why does Smiley think Merlin is in London?
2. Why does Smiley memorize cars in his London neighborhood?
3. What does Guilliam learn about the annexes during his run at the archives?
4. Why does Tarr think should Irina should defect as soon as possible?
5. How is Connie able to help Smiley?
6. What happens to Connie when she tries to investigate Polyakov?
7. Why is Smiley suspicious about Tarr during their conversation in Chapter 9?
8. How does Smiley first meet Karla?
9. What does Guilliam tell Smiley about how British intelligence operates in his absence?
10. Why is the Matron worried about Bill Roach?
Essay Topics
Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:
Essay Topic 1
What is the significance of all the interviews Smiley does? Why is it important that he must rely on recollections of others to solve his mystery? Cite three instances where Smiley must rely on interviews for information and tell how each one is significant and how each drives the plot.
Essay Topic 2
Explore the use of names, nicknames, and code names in the novel. Cite three names where names play a large role in the novel and explain what the names might represent based on your reading of the text.
Essay Topic 3
Explore Smiley's willingness to help those who have wronged him. Describe three instances where he does this. What do you think this willingness to help says about him? Do you think he has any ulterior motives when he helps those who have wronged him? Cite examples from the text in your answer.
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