Melita Norwood: The Secret Spy

Comprehension Questions

1. How long did Melita Norwood work at the nuclear bomb program?

   • A) 20 years

   • B) 12 years

   • C) 37 years

   • D) 87 years

2. How did Melita get the secret information from her boss's office?

   • A) She memorized the documents.

   • B) She took pictures of the documents.

   • C) She stole the physical papers.

   • D) She recorded her boss talking.

3. Who revealed Melita's secret to the public in 1999?

   • A) Her neighbors

   • B) Her boss

   • C) The British government

   • D) Vasili Mitrokhin

4. When did Melita usually meet with the Soviet agent?

   • A) During her lunch break

   • B) Early in the morning

   • C) After sunset

   • D) On the weekends

5. What did the Soviet Union offer Melita that she refused?

   • A) A new house

   • B) Money

   • C) A job in Russia

   • D) A medal of honor

Vocabulary Questions

6. The text says Melita "turned down" the money. What does "turned down" mean in this sentence?

   • A) To lower the volume

   • B) To accept

   • C) To refuse or say no

   • D) To hide under something

7. The news of her past came as a "shock" to her family. What is a "shock"?

   • A) A funny story

   • B) A big, unexpected surprise

   • C) A secret plan

   • D) A type of electricity

8. Melita wanted a "balance of power" between countries. What does "balance" mean here?

   • A) To fall over

   • B) To be equal or even

   • C) To be much stronger

   • D) To be very fast

9. The text mentions she worked "in the shadows." What does this phrase most likely mean for a spy?

   • A) Working in a room with no lights

   • B) Working outside under trees

   • C) Working secretly where people can't see what you're really doing

   • D) Working only during the winter months

Inferring Question

10. Based on the text, why did Melita Norwood choose to be a spy?

    • A) She wanted to become famous and be in the newspapers.

    • B) She was angry at her boss and wanted to get him in trouble.

    • C) She truly believed her actions would help prevent another world war.

    • D) She needed the money to support her friends and family.