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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the assistant commissioner feeling about his decision to take his new law enforcement position in London?
(a) He is not happily settled in, but does not miss the hassle of conducting investigations.
(b) He is happily settled in.
(c) He is happily settled in, but does miss the satisfaction of closing investigations with convictions of criminals.
(d) He is not happily settled in.

2. What is Stevie's reaction upon hearing the Red Committee discussion that took place in the Verloc residence regarding social reform?
(a) He is greatly upset.
(b) He does not understand what the discussion is about.
(c) He believes the discussion is a waste of time.
(d) He could not care less.

3. Before Mr. Verloc acted as an informant, who initially followed him to his pornography business?
(a) Heat himself.
(b) An assigned cop.
(c) Baron Stott-Wartenheim.
(d) Mr. Vladimir himself.

4. A bombing of what facility does Mr. Vladimir suggest would create fear and provoke a reaction toward change?
(a) A science center.
(b) An embassy.
(c) A stock exchange.
(d) An arts institution.

5. What is the occupation of Lombroso?
(a) Psychiatrist.
(b) Criminologist.
(c) Attorney.
(d) Psychologist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Verloc find his wife doing when he returns home immediately following his encounters with Mr. Wurmt and then Mr. Vladimir?

2. How did Mrs. Verloc's mother convince officials to allow her a place in a charity home when she had family to take care of her?

3. Mr. Vladimir tells Mr. Verloc he reviewed his past reports, that they are inadequate as no action has been taken, and indicates that he views the latter's role toward achieving an explosion to be what?

4. How does Mrs. Verloc feel about her mother's decision to move out?

5. What is Stevie's reaction when he later talks to the cab driver and learns of his plight in caring for four children and wife while having to do cab work at night?

(see the answer key)

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