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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When initially briefed by Heat on the Greenwich Park explosion, what is the assistant commissioner told when he asks if the Verlock residence was being watched?
(a) Heat states it was not, but assures him he will initiate it immediately.
(b) Heat assures him the home is watched around the clock.
(c) Heat assures him that is not the case.
(d) Heat assures him that takes place only after dark.

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

3. What does the assistant commissioner recall from his first encounter with Michaelis?
(a) That Michaelis was uncharming and virtually incomprehensible.
(b) That Michaelis was reluctant to tell his story about being convicted for murder.
(c) That Michaelis was very charming and articulate.
(d) That Michaelis was clearly a womanizer who drank heavily and gambled endlessly.

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

5. Why was Michaelis convicted for murder?
(a) His planned prison break that ended in the death of an officer.
(b) His robbery ended in the death of a bank guard.
(c) While jailed, he killed another prisoner.
(d) Michaelis participated in a bombing that killed a number of people aboard a train.

Short Answer Questions

1. In addition to being aware that Winnie's mother left, what else is Mr. Verloc's reaction to the domestic troubles in his home?

2. Heat's supervisor promptly takes which action upon hearing of Michaelis's name in connection with the Greenwich Park bomb investigation?

3. What is Ossipon's opinion of Stevie?

4. Where do Mr. Wurmt and Mr. Verloc have their single meeting in the story?

5. Who is Mr. Wurmt?

(see the answer key)

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