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More Cold War Spies Trivia Quiz

More Cold War spies and spying techiques. These spies were some of the worst.

A multiple-choice quiz by beterave. Estimated time: 5 mins.

Author
beterave

Time
5 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
327,795

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Tough

Avg Score
6 / 10

Plays
344

Last 3 plays: Guest 75 (1/10), angostura (10/10), Guest 96 (4/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. How did Aldrich Ames become a spy for the Soviet Union? Hint

he offered them his services

a Soviet double agent deceived him

the KGB compromised him

he harbored Soviet/Communist sympathies

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Question 2 of 10

2. What should have been an obvious sign to the CIA that Ames was a Soviet spy? Hint

his frequent overseas visits

his rapid promotions

his sudden unexplained wealth

his marriage to a foreign national

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Question 3 of 10

3. What did the spycatcher Paul Redmond believe was needed to catch the mole in the CIA? Hint

better surveillance and security

a counter intelligence mole

a sting operation

a snitch

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Question 4 of 10

4. Which branch of service did the turncoat John Walker serve in? Hint

the US Air Force

the US Navy

the US Army

the US Marine Corps

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Question 5 of 10

5. What method did John Walker use to pass classified materials to the Soviets? Hint

the dead drop

the telephone

the switch and bait

clandestine meetings with a third party

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Question 6 of 10

6. Which immediate family members were in the Walker spyring? Hint

his son and brother

his wife and son

his son and daughter

his wife only

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Question 7 of 10

7. Initially, what kind of payment did the spy Jonathan Pollard receive? Hint

a promise of citizenship

he was always paid for his services

the promise of huge cash payments

he received no money initially

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Question 8 of 10

8. Who did Jonathan Pollard spy for? Hint

Soviet Union

Israel

England

Cuba

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Question 9 of 10

9. What was the spy Robert Hanssen's code name? Hint

Roberto

Simone

Ramone

Diego

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Question 10 of 10

10. How did the FBI finally catch Robert Hanssen? Hint

counter intelligence caught him

they ran a sting operation

they purchased the information needed to catch him

a minor error exposed him

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. How did Aldrich Ames become a spy for the Soviet Union?

Answer: he offered them his services

Aldrich Ames became a spy for the Soviets because he needed money after a costly divorce. Offering to sell them classified material was a sure and quick way to obtain money.

2. What should have been an obvious sign to the CIA that Ames was a Soviet spy?

Answer: his sudden unexplained wealth

The most glaring sign that the CIA did not investigate was Ames' sudden and unexplained wealth. His purchase of a $500,000 house with cash, his luxury automobile(a Jaguar) and designer clothing. All on a $60,000 salary.

3. What did the spycatcher Paul Redmond believe was needed to catch the mole in the CIA?

Answer: a snitch

Paul Redmond and Jeanne Vertefeuille were convinced the only thing needed to catch the mole came down to basics: an informant, or a snitch. This is exactly how Ames was eventually caught.

4. Which branch of service did the turncoat John Walker serve in?

Answer: the US Navy

John Walker served in the US Navy as a radioman/communications specialist. He had access to classified materials and cryptographic data in his position.

5. What method did John Walker use to pass classified materials to the Soviets?

Answer: the dead drop

John Walker used the dead drop method in order to pass stolen classified information to the Soviets. Classified materials are left in a specified location and payment for the materials in another. No one ever meets face to face to make the exchange.

6. Which immediate family members were in the Walker spyring?

Answer: his son and brother

John Walker successfully recruited and involved his brother, Arthur, who worked for a defence contractor, and his son Michael who had a communications rating in the US Navy. He failed to entice his daughter into joining the ring. His wife, Barbara knew of his spying and was the one who turned him in.

7. Initially, what kind of payment did the spy Jonathan Pollard receive?

Answer: he received no money initially

Initially, Jonathan Pollard never mentioned or received payment for his services. His handler had to insist he take payment. This is a rare case where a spy was not motivated by finacial gain.

8. Who did Jonathan Pollard spy for?

Answer: Israel

Jonathan Pollard was Israel's spy. This was a tricky situation because he could not legally be charged with treason as Israel was an ally of the US.

9. What was the spy Robert Hanssen's code name?

Answer: Ramone

The spy Robert Hanssen's code name was Ramone. Hanssen never met with any of his KGB handlers or gave his real name. He was described as being 'diabolically clever'.

10. How did the FBI finally catch Robert Hanssen?

Answer: they purchased the information needed to catch him

Sometimes you just have to pay the piper; the FBI purchased a tape of his voice from a KGB defector. While matching excerpts, they concluded that Robert Hanssen was the Soviet mole in the FBI.

Source: Author beterave

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