39 Steps Test Review

How does Hannay convey that he recognizes his own believability as a character?

"So far I have been miraculously lucky. The milkman, the literary innkeeper, Sir Harry, the roadman, and the idiotic Marmie, were all pieces of undeserved good fortune"

What details convey the characterization of Marmaduke Copley (Marime)?

-"Blood stock broker" (deals in the nobility of other peoples lives, getting to know people because they have money) -"Toadyish" (kisses up to them to get into their circle) -Feminine

Which details convey Buchan's love of Scotland?

-"Hawthorn flowering on every hedge" -"Fine May weather" -"Heavenly country"

What does the lady on the train's dialect and Hannay's response suggest?

-"Impidence o' that gyaird" — Impiedence = Impudence (idea of being smart, sassy), Gyaird = Guard, O' = of -Class, working class

Which specific details lead to Hannay's recognition of the old man as the one Scudders mentions earlier?

-2 characteristics Scudder said we should look out for: Old man with eyes that he could hood like a hawk and a young voice -Author gives multiple details about his eyes so the reader can recognize that this is the old man

What does Hannay's escape suggest about his development as a "spy novel protagonist"?

-Blows it up but it knocks him out -His development as a "spy novel protagonist" shows us that he can get himself out of a dangerous situation — suggests that we're seeing even more of a good spy

Why does Hannay choose to go to Galloway?

-Currently in London -Galloway in Scotland -Galloway is remote enough -He is originally Scottish

How does Hannay demonstrate resourcefulness in Chapter 2?

-Disguises himself as the milkman -Able to get on the train

What details suggest Hannay has developed in his ability to disguise himself?

-Dust on his boots to make it look like he's been working on the road (the men are suspicious of the boots because they still look a lot nicer than what a road man would have) -Spectacles -Hand-full of dust on his neck -Rubbed dirt on his cheeks and in his eyes -Cracked his nails with dirt and rocks

Who is Constantine Karolides and why is he significant?

-Going to be assassinated (target of conspiracy) -Greek Premier -Goal of conspiracy - Start a war (war is beneficial to a lot of people, if they were to start a war, some Capitalists would benefit)

What details best characterize Sir Harry?

-Has no experience of previously successful speaking behavior -Orphan, raised by his uncle -Liberal -Clean, decent, callow (unexperienced) young man

What does Hannay find amusing about himself upon reflection at the end of the chapter?

-He finds it amusing that his life has flip-flopped so much that he has become a criminal in the minds of some people -He knows he's not a murderer, but people see him that way, and he finds that entertaining

Why does Scudder ask to stay with Hannay?

-He is on the run from German spies -Scudder looks trustworthy & strong to him

Why is the Roadman (Turnboll) having such a difficult morning?

-He was hungover (his daughter was married the night before, and they were drinking all night) -Idiom: "Petty that I ever lookout on the wine when it was red" — He wasn't keeping track of how much he was drinking

What is Richard Hannay's chief complaint?

-His life is boring -Currently in London -His previous experience in Cape Town, South Africa was greater for him

Which idioms best convey the novel's time period?

-Idioms: Expressions of speech (words or phrases) common to region, time period or group of people -"As flat as soda water" Simile -"Sound, in wing and limb" (I'm healthy/in good shape) -"Spinning me a yarn" (Telling me a story)

What does Hannay discover about Scudder's little black book while on the train?

-It is written in code -He has to decipher it (Using names and numbers)

Which two Germans are most dangerous according to Scudder's story?

-Julia Czechenyi -Old man with a young voice who could hood his eyes like a hawk

What is significant about Scudder's death?

-Meet of chapter - Scudder telling Hannay what is going on, he has to decide if he's going to believe him or not 1. Once he sees the body, it gets real and validates his story 2. "Call to adventure"

Why is the milkman willing to let Hannay borrow his uniform?

-Money, bribes him -Sport (bros)

Who most likely alert the police to Scudder's murder?

-Paddock = Servant (brought him back from South Africa with him because he had saved him from the war going on)

Which details suggest Scudder's skill with espionage and disguises?

-Paris, Hamburg, Norway — played different role (disguising himself)

What does Hannay mean he says he believes the story found in Scudder's little black book "absolutely" despite its differences from Scudder's original story?

-People tend to believe more of what they read (if they take the time to read it), rather than if they just hear it -Scudder took the time to write it down, it has more details -For us - Increases the mystery, theres more to the story

What is the real reasons Hannay wants to trust Sir Harry?

-Sir Harry writes a letter to his uncle who is higher up -Tells his uncle so he could warn the PM and authorities without having Hannay's credibility questioned -He is a legitimate outlet for that information

Why does Hannay attempt to maintain his disguise as Ned Ainsile?

-To put doubt in the old man's eyes -Old man locks him up = Success for Hannay ('he saw me for who I am') -Hannah doesn't come out of character

What methods do the Germans use to pursue Hannay?

1. Driving a car 2. Airplane

Why does Hannay express his enjoyment of being pursued?

Because it's firing him up

Why is Hannay beginning to feel suffocated in wide open spaces?

He feels trapped because the open space doesn't offer him a place to hide from the bad guys

What does Hannay learn from newspapers in Chapter 3?

Investigation of Scudder's murder (Portland Place Murder)

How is Hannay's speech considered a disguise?

The audience gets so into his speech that they don't even care who said it

How does the characterization of the young innkeeper match Hannay's

The young innkeeper was also looking for adventure, like Hannay, but the difference is that the innkeeper wants to write a book (Hannay gives him the information of his story but tells him not to do anything with it until June 15th — assassination date)

What does Hannay's stay in a herd's cottage suggest about the Scottish people?

Welcoming

What is significant about the characterization of the butler?

hannay told the butler to lie if anyone asked about him being seeing him. when the butler lied hannay respected that

What do we learn about Hannay's reasoning from his list in Chapter 9?

he is able problem solve, shows his thought process showing his intelligence

What purpose does Scudder's letter serve?

it frees Hannay from being a suspect in scudder's murder

Why does Buchan have Turnbull dressed for church when Hannay goes to his house?

its Sunday and they go to church on sunday