A Legacy of Spies Quiz

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

Why does Peter describe Smiley's invitation to him to join the secret service as a marriage proposal? (from Chapters 1 - 2)

Because it is such a serious request.

He is being humorous.

Because his life will be overtaken by the service, just like being married.

Because he will not be able to be married.

2.

Why does Laura invite Peter out to dinner? (from Chapter 6)

Peter invited her to dinner.

She is trying to seduce him.

She liked him.

It is not really clear.

3.

When her husband does question her, why does Tulip say she took pictures of the government documents he brought home? (from Chapter 8)

She tells him that she did not take pictures of the papers.

So they could have a record of the papers that had been in his possession.

To blackmail him for custody of Gustav.

To sell them for the money she needed to pay bills.

4.

As even a young teen, why did Peter want to do something to serve his country? (from Chapters 1 - 2)

To follow in his father's footsteps.

To prove his loyalty.

To have an opportunity to kill people.

So he did not have to go to school.

5.

Why does Smiley tell Peter that he is haunted by Windfall? (from Chapters 13 - 14)

Because he did not try to stop any of the things that happened.

Because he asked Peter to do things he knew Peter should not be doing.

Because it happened at his command.

Smiley says that Windfall has never bothered him.

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