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

2. What does the hand of the professor tighten upon as he encounters Heat for the first time?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A knife.
(c) Poison.
(d) A bomb detonator.

3. When it becomes apparent during their confrontation that Winnie wants to leave him, what does Mr. Verloc say to get a response from her?
(a) He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having sewn the name label into her brother's coat, but he forgives her.
(b) He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having spoken with Chief Inspector Heat, but he forgives her.
(c) He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having spoken with the assistant commissioner, but he forgives her.
(d) He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having sewn the name label into her brother's cap, but he forgives her.

4. What is Mr. Verloc's reaction to his mother-in-law's decision to move out?
(a) It does not actually matter much to him, and he is relatively unaffected.
(b) While there is one less mouth to feed, it bothers him that there is also one less to aid in Stevie's care.
(c) He is troubled only because Winnie has made it clear she is very concerned.
(d) He is grateful there is but one of his wife's family he now must be concerned.

5. What is Mr. Vladimir's position?
(a) Privy councillor.
(b) First secretary.
(c) Prime minister.
(d) Ambassador.

Short Answer Questions

1. When he does arrive at the home of his wife's friend on the evening of the Greenwich Park blast, whom does the assistant commissioner find is a guest?

2. What concern does the secretary of state express when briefed by the assistant commissioner regarding his suspect of the Greenwich Park explosion?

3. What does the professor say his sole goal in life is?

4. Which member of the International Red Committee rambles at the beginning of their meeting?

5. What is the professor's reply when Ossipon asks if he has heard about the morning bomb explosion in Greenwich Park?

(see the answer key)

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