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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Although initially insisting he works independently, the professor eventually confesses that he recently had sold what?
(a) A bomb concealed in a lunch basket.
(b) A bomb concealed in a varnish can.
(c) A bomb concealed in a backpack.
(d) A bomb concealed in a briefcase.

2. What is the primary reason the assistant commissioner left his position as police chief in a small province for his current position?
(a) He had already retired as a small provincial police chief, and a larger salary in London appealed to him.
(b) He married quickly while vacationing in London, and his wife was not eager to leave the city.
(c) He was tired of police work in a small province and sought adventure in a large city.
(d) He enjoyed police work in the small province, but saw more real police work in London

3. What causes Stevie extreme difficulty in maintaining a job?
(a) Stevie is unable to complete designated tasks
(b) Other people's view of Stevie.
(c) Stevie is lazy and often shows up late for work.
(d) Stevie is defiant and refuses to follow directions.

4. What is Winnie's attitude toward Stevie?
(a) Winnie is very maternal.
(b) Winnie is spiteful in dealing with Stevie.
(c) Winnie pretty much ignores Stevie.
(d) Winnie gives Stevie attention only when it is to her benefit.

5. Following the meeting of Mr. Verloc with his Red Committee friends, what does Mrs. Verloc do?
(a) She talks her husband into bed.
(b) She goes to bed and discovers Mr. Verloc wants to be distracted by her affection.
(c) She goes to bed and finds Mr. Verloc already asleep.
(d) She sits in the bedroom until Stevie falls asleep.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does The Professor tell Ossipon he carries in his pocket should the police try to arrest him?

2. What are the items usually sold when young men come in the shop for their first time and find Winnie at the counter?

3. Where did Mr. Verloc live before he got married?

4. What does the assistant commissioner recall from his first encounter with Michaelis?

5. What is one reason Mr. Verloc is unconcerned when he leaves his shop in the care of someone else?

(see the answer key)

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