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Questions 1-5 of 31:

1.

How was Rachel Gee able to disguise the drive from Moscow to Helsinki? (from Cat and Mouse - The Dry Cleaner)

She needed to go there for work.

She had a diplomatic car that went unquestioned at the border.

She had family in Helsinki.

She said she was going to see her back specialist.

2.

Why was Oleg and Yelena's marriage continuing to deteriorate? (from Green Ink and Microfilm - Agent BOOT)

Oleg did not like her aversion to housework.

Oleg wanted to meet a western girl.

Oleg was having an affair.

Oleg could not stand her unwavering support for the KGB.

3.

What was Oleg's first major indication that he would be willing to spy for the West? (from Introduction - SUNBEAM )

Gordievsky did not suggest that he would write a report that Bromhead had approached him.

Gordievsky dangled himself to PET.

Gordievsky offered PET intelligence on illegals operating in Denmark.

Gordievsky had publicly denounced Soviet actions.

4.

How was Caroline Ascot able to misdirect the sniffer dog? (from Finlandia - Epilogue)

She flirted with the dog handler.

The spread out a package of snuff.

She used the baby's spoiled nappy.

She coated the back seat in perfume.

5.

How did Gordievsky help improve Russian and British relations? (from Mr. Collins and Mrs. Thatcher - Russian Roulette)

He helped inform British spies in Russia on how to conduct themselves to get the most information possible.

His knowledge of both cultures allowed him to inform his employees on how to act.

He prepared Thatcher and Gorbachev on how they should act during their meeting.

His kindness towards the British government was unlike any Russian in history.

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