Talk about the relationship between spies and their 'handlers.' How would you describe Ryde and his handling of Chapman? Does Ryde run Chapman.or the other way around? Also, what role does class play in the relationship of spies to handlers?Ħ.

What have you learned about how the secret intelligence services operated during World War II-both the Abwehr and MI5? What do you find most interesting.or disturbing? Same questions regarding the techniques used to train spies.ĥ. How does did Chapman convince the Nazis to use him as their spy-what enables him to convince them? Same with the British-how does he persuade the Allies to use him as a double agent?Ĥ. Chapman was no exception.' Do you agree.or disagree? Where does the author come down on this question? Does he attempt to convince readers, one way or another? Or does he let you make your own determination?ģ. Follow-up to Question #1: What in Chapman's character, if anything, would you say is admirable? One reviewer has commented that 'there is something about a democracy that makes a spy untrustworthy to the public and unworthy of its respect. What kind of character traits make for a good spy-and how does Eddie Chapman reflect those traits? Is he typical of other successful spies you might have read about previously? Are the qualities it takes to become a spy present in your make-up?Ģ. Read-Think-Talk (a guided reading chart)Īlso consider these LitLovers talking points to help get a discussion started for Agent ZigZag:ġ.Generic Discussion Questions-Fiction and Nonfiction.How to Discuss a Book (helpful discussion tips).Use our LitLovers Book Club Resources they can help with discussions for any book:

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