Secret Agent Mystery Novel Excerpt Identification
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What was the setting where Ausable and Max had their encounter?

  • A French hotel (correct)
  • A German restaurant
  • A bus stand
  • An American embassy

    • What was one of the notable physical characteristics of Fat Max?

  • He had features that resembled a crafty look
  • He was tall and slender (correct)
  • He had a distinctive American accent
  • He had a small automatic pistol

    • Why did Ausable think the knocking at the door was the police?

  • Because the voice sounded familiar
  • Because he recognized their knocking pattern
  • Because he saw them through the window
  • Because he had called them for extra protection (correct)

    • Why did Max threaten to shoot if the door was opened?

    <p>To secure the important paper they were waiting for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Max do when the waiter arrived with a drink and interrupted their conversation?

    <p>He left through the window</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ausable think there was a balcony connected to his room?

    <p>He saw someone escape that way before</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ausable's reaction to Max's plan of waiting on the balcony?

    <p>Approval of the idea</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who did Ausable expect at his door but faced a waiter instead?

    <p>The police</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Fat Max's physical appearance like?

    <p>Medium height, very fat, with an American accent</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ausable believe that the knocking at the door was the police?

    <p>Because he expected the police to check on the important paper they were waiting for</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Ausable react to Max's plan of waiting on the balcony?

    <p>He hesitated but ultimately decided to leave Max on the balcony</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the reason behind Ausable's disappointment upon meeting Fat Max?

    <p>Max was not as tall as Ausable expected</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Fat Max threaten to shoot if the door was opened?

    <p>He believed someone was trying to steal important documents</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Ausable believe there might be a balcony connected to his room?

    <p>The single window in the room hinted at its existence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Ausable's reaction upon realizing that Max had escaped through the balcony?

    <p>He was surprised but knew it was part of Max's plan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Fat Max reveal to Ausable about his intentions with the important paper?

    <p>'I will get it back tonight'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What led Ausable to believe that someone accessed his room through a balcony before?

    <p>'Somebody did last month'</p> Signup and view all the answers

    'The knocking at the door become louder and a voice said, 'Mr...''. What was this scene primarily building up to?

    <p>'The waiter entering with a drink'</p> Signup and view all the answers

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