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- 1. Multiple Choice
The events of this movie are related to what era in History?
World War II
Cold War
Vietnam War
Korean War
- 2. Multiple Choice
By all appearances, Rudolf Abel is a harmless old man. He rides the subway to the Broad Street station and makes his way towards the riverside, seemingly unaware of the Federal agents who are tailing him. He sets up an easel in front of a park bench and begins to paint. What does Abel do next that confirms his involvement in espionage?
He record a conversation between a couple sitting next to him
He assassinates a senator as he is jogging through the park
He retrieves a hollow nickel from under the park bench
He surreptitiously takes photos of the State of Liberty
- 3. Multiple Choice
James B. Donovan is selected to defend the accused Soviet spy, so that justice will appear to have been done in the eyes of the world stage. Donovan's wife, Mary, has strong views about her husband taking on the case. What are they?
She thinks it will bring him fame
She is firmly against the idea
She hopes to appear on television
She believes it is his patriotic duty
- 4. Multiple Choice
Tom Hanks played a character named James B. Donovan. What is Mr. Donovan’s occupation?
Medical doctor
Insurance Lawyer
Military spy
Baker
- 5. Multiple Choice
Abel is found guilty of being a Russian spy in court. What does the judge sentence him to?
He is freed
the death penality
30 years in prison
He is sent back to Russia
- 6. Multiple Choice
Where does Donovan go to negotiate a prisoner exchange?
Moscow
Washington D.C.
Warsaw
Berlin
- 7. Multiple Choice
What catchphrase does Abel always say when Donovan asks if he's concerned or worried?
"Would it help?"
"Of course I am!"
"This is how we express worry."
None of the above.
- 8. Multiple Choice
What does Donovan lose to a gang of thugs on his way to the Soviet Embassy in Berlin?
His shoes
His briefcase
His wallet
His coat
- 9. Multiple Choice
What is the name of the American pilot that got caught and convicted for spying by the Soviets?
Rudolf Abel
John Kimball
Francis Gary Powers
Frederic Pryor
- 10. Multiple Choice
Who is Fredric Pryor
An American graduate student studying economics in Berlin
A college student traveling abroad in Italy during summer vacation
A professor at the Berlin University
A KGB colonel in Eastern Berlin that negotiated the release of prisoners
- 11. Multiple Choice
What type of plane did the CIA pilots fly in the movie?
B-52
U-2
TR-X Drone
SR-71
- 12. Multiple Choice
When the East German Attorney General is called away on “urgent business” what does Donovan do?
Says "the deal is off" and returns to the U.S.
Reschedules the meeting for an hour later
Waits 10 hours for the Attorney General to return
Instruct the Attorney General's assistance to deliver the message
- 13. Multiple Choice
Where does the exchange take place between Abel and Powers?
At the Soviet Embassy
At the U.S. Embassy in Russia
At Glienicke Bridge
At checkpoint Charlie
- 14. Multiple Choice
What does Abel give Donovan as a present?
A firm handshake and says goodbye
One of the hollow nickels with a personal message
A painting by Abel of Donovan
A new winter coat to remember Berlin
- 15. Multiple Choice
The prisoner exchange involved ALL of the following sides except who?
United States
China
Russia
GDR (Germany Democratic Republic)
- 16. Multiple Choice
Why did people dislike James Donovan?
They thought he was a filthy Commie.
He was an active member of the Communist Party.
He wasn't a very successful lawyer.
He was defending a communist spy.
- 17. Multiple Choice
Donovan lied to his wife about going to London.
True
False
- 18. Multiple Choice
Who was Donovan hired by?
CIA
FBI
ATF
NSA
- 19. Multiple Choice
What was Pryor studying in Berlin?
statistics
Astronomy
Economics
Ecology
- 20. Multiple Choice
Who does Donovan remind Abel of?
Standing Man
Tough Guy
Resilient
Hard Headed
- 21. Multiple Choice
Powers was instructed to kill himself before being caught by the enemy.
True
False
- 22. Multiple Choice
What was the Abel's sentence?
50 years in prison
30 years in prison
Life sentence
Death Penalty
- 23. Multiple Choice
What does Abel use to open the coin?
a box of matches and shaving razor
knife
scissors
flame thrower
- 24. Multiple Choice
What did the spy request and get?
pencil, paper, and cigarettes
paints
orange juice
a hat
- 25. Multiple Choice
Who did the writer of the letter to Abel claim to be?
Abel's Sister
Abel's Mother
Abel's Wife
Abel's Niece
- 26. Multiple Choice
Why were fallout shelters built during the time?
to protect against nuclear attack
to protect against gun fire
to protect against explosions
to protect against Soviet invasion
- 27. Multiple Choice
A wall was built in this city during the Cold War. . .
Berlin
Hamburg
Stalingrad
Munich
- 28. Multiple Choice
Why did the Germans flee from East to West?
West had an oligarchy
West had democracy
West had totalitarianism
West had a dictatorship
- 29. Multiple Choice
Why is James picked to defend Rudolf?
to make sure it is a fair trial
to make sure that Rudolf is convicted for spying
to make sure that Rudolf is NOT convicted for spying
to make sure that "Jim" gets news coverage for this trial to further his career
- 30. Multiple Choice
What happens to Jim and his family because he is defending Rudolph?
rocks are thrown through his house
shots are fired at this house
men come in and beat up his family
his house is set on fire
- 31. Multiple Choice
What is Jim's son learning about in school?
what to do in case of a nuclear attack
what to do in case the Germans invade
what to do in case the Soviets invade
what to do in case of a blizzard
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