Please help Bridge of Spies

1. What is going on between the US and USSR (Russia) in 1957?

2. Why do you think the old man, Rudolf Abel, was followed?

3. What does Abel do when he cleans his painting pallet?

4. What happens to Abel in his apartment?

5. What is James Donovan asked to do at his meeting?

6. Why is Donovan reluctant to take on the case?

7. Why does the spy get due process/representation?

8. What was Abel offered to switch sides and work for the US?

9. Does Abel accept Donovan as his defense attorney? Why/why not?

10. What does Abel say in response to Donovan’s comment that he “doesn’t seem alarmed.”?