The Secret Agent Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

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The Secret Agent Test | Mid-Book Test - Hard

This set of Lesson Plans consists of approximately 212 pages of tests, essay questions, lessons, and other teaching materials.
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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. 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?

2. What does Mr. Verloc stipulate will be required to carry out Vladimir's bomb plot?

3. Following the Red Committee meeting, what is Mr. Verloc's opinion regarding his earlier meeting with Mr. Vladimir?

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

5. A bombing of what facility does Mr. Vladimir suggest would create fear and provoke a reaction toward change?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is it Mr. Verloc is able to leave his business in the hands of his brother-in-law in the morning?

2. What are some of Karl Yundt's outstanding characteristics?

3. What is Mr. Verloc's response to his meeting with Mr. Vladimir after he returns home?

4. What is it Mr. Vladimir seeks from Mr. Verloc?

5. What does the professor describe as his goal and what does it take to achieve it?

6. How does Winnie's mother views her daughter's romance with the young butcher?

7. How is Mrs. Verloc's younger sibling's spare time occupied and where?

8. Why was Michaelis sent to prison?

9. How is Michaelis described?

10. As described at the conclusion of Chapter 5, what habit does the Assistant Commissioner have that comforts him the most?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Adolf Verloc is found to be a French spy by the second chapter. But it is not until Chapter 6 that the reader learns he has also been an informant for Chief Inspector Heat. By the end of Chapter 5 it is know that the bomb victim was not Heat as thought possible in Chapter 4, but who is it then? Examine how Conrad uses surprise and secrecy throughout his novel.

Essay Topic 2

The author uses the theme of relationships in exploring characters throughout his novel. Examine the relationship between Stevie and Mr. Verloc prior to Stevie's mother moving into a charity home, and afterward. Provide examples to display the change that takes place. Discuss the motivation behind the transformation.

Essay Topic 3

One of a variety of themes which run through Conrad's novel is social reform and terrorist acts. Examine and compare the different character's views of this topic. Include the members of the International Red Committee, the professor, Chief Inspector Heat, the assistant commissioner, and the secretary of state. Consider how Conrad uses this theme through his novel.

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