ARE YOU FIT TO BE A SPY?

• Document Type: CREST
• Collection: General CIA Records
• Document Number (FOIA) /ESDN (CREST): CIA-RDP90-00552R000303420036-2
• Release Decision: RIPPUB
• Original Classification: K
• Document Page Count: 1
• Document Creation Date: December 22, 2016
• Document Release Date: July 26, 2010
• Sequence Number: 36
• Publication Date: March 22, 1980
• Content Type: OPEN SOURCE

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RTICLE `?P AW NEW YORK TIM'S
- ON PAIGE, ., 22 MARCH 1980
Wolfgang Low. un l'snaeli posing as 1
a wealthy German horse-breeder
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spied successfully in Egypt rom 1960
to 1965 before being caught and sen-
tenced to 25 years' imprisonment...
Three years later, along with other
captives he was freed in an exchange
of prisoners that followed the sixday
war. He had befriended top officials
and, owing to his lavish gifts,, came to -
be known as the "champagne spy."In
the forthcoming 'A Handbook for
Spies," he of fers a test for prospective .
secretagents.. " :,~
The following questionnaire has
been designed to determine the degree
of your suitabiliy-as a prospective se
cret agent. The results of this test will
also indicate what type of spy or agent
you are likely. to become - for exam-
le an informer a "stinker " a double
b. A light drinker .
c. A social'drinker, but able to take
being unfaithful to you. Would you
For the present you should approach
the test with an open mind. You will ' a: Employ a detective 10. How, unscrupulous are you? Do
not have to show your answers to any b. Ask close friends to supply you ` you believe in the maxim that the end
one, and therefore you can afford to be with information > justifies the means?
absolutely honest in your replies. c. Conduct discreet inquiries on your a. Yes, unreservedly
There are three to five possible an- own without involving anyone else b. Not when-the means or methods
sweis to each question. Mark the one d. Make a scene and browbeat her are illegal and/or objectionable
that is closest to the truth, and after (him) into admitting her (his) guilt c. Only under certain circumstances
you have answered all the questions, , ~`'- e. Do nothing and hope things will d. One must judge each case individ-
-- __,..L_ _* _ :_._ : stralghten themselves out ually .. . - . .. ._. -
ire ~'ou Fib to ~e a spy? ;
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By Wolfgang Lotz -
?" 4. How courageous are you? Ass ;- . 8. How good a mixerare you?
r",some that you see someone (Let's say, ; - a. Fond of social life, but only within
a man much bigger and stronger than your own circle
you) committing an offense you feel b. At home in any crowd
strongly about, such as beating a child c. Able to strike up quick "friend-
'brutally or torturing a puppy. Would i ships"withstrangets
you - d. Shy and withdrawn, not a good
-,.l a. Try to talk him out of it -mixer Gy' ; ' e' tl.,
b. Stop him by any means, even at
tack him physicall `- 9. How would
y you describe yourself
c. Inform the police as a drinker?
d. Mind your own business a. A heavy drinker
p ' 5. How would you go about collecting
agent, a resident, a master spy, a spy-
master. W. information? Assume that you suspect
These terms will be lamed later ~ your wife (husband, companion) of -
Uxuca n M we Key tnaa o n of we ?_. 6. What is the extent of your willing- Now that you have answered all the
questionnaire. An evaluation of your ness to break the law? I
point total and an analysis of each of questions to the best of your ability,
uesL+ons follows You ma stud a. To drive through a red light at 2 score your. answers according to the
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the
q
it at your leisure only after completing
the test. (If you want an honest and
"? "?"? "" "' -
b. To do anything, as' long as it
comprehensive appraisal, don't look ' serves y purpose
c. To do nothing illegal under any
ahead now.) ?~,'.
? "'' ; - _ _ VCircunlStanceS ..
,,,,.s.:-...,.._..~ ...... .. .........d,,,,:. d. To cheat on your income tax re-`'.
b. Money ..
c. 25.35
d. Over.35
e. Over 45
f_ Over55
b. 20.40
- _ stone that a. close friend needs your
help, but giving it would cause you ;
Would you?:...
without consulting the individual ', :.;~
,.s . - ? b. Ask how you can best be of help
agent you are likely to make,.
1. a:25; b:15; c:5 ' .._
2. a:0; b:10; c:25; d:20; e:15;-f:5
.7. a:10; b:25; c:10; d:5
c. Give only as much help as will not _
inconvenience you a good deal
d. Explain that you are sorry, but j
you are in no position'to be of muc1'
help? v ...,:, r;t ?i.:,. M-?v
CONTI flJED
g
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e.Youneverlie- r.y*~"~
a. You usually blush when you tell a .
lie ? 4. ?_:
b. You can tell an occasional fib '
without too much trouble, but you hate
.telling really big lies' . .. III
a You can lie pretty convincingly as
aiule ~,`:~`'~ ?YC :?? +- Krsi
d You love tellin . a
ood~bi lie '' ' "
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