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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Verloc's shop display to draw in customers?
(a) A variety of beer mugs with logos.
(b) A list of prices for various haircuts and trimmings.
(c) An extensive menu.
(d) Magazines and pictures.

2. What are the items usually sold when young men come in the shop for their first time and find Winnie at the counter?
(a) Engagement and wedding rings.
(b) Small pets such as puppies and kittens.
(c) Expensive pipes and cigarette holders.
(d) Inks and plain papers.

3. Where in Mr. Verloc's residence does the meeting of the International Red Committee take place?
(a) In a room over his pornography shop.
(b) In the parlor.
(c) In a back room.
(d) In the basement.

4. How does Mr. Verloc feel about the opinions expressed by his friends during their Red Committee meeting at his home?
(a) He is unconcerned.
(b) He is in concurrence with virtually all of them.
(c) He agrees with Michaelis.
(d) He is disappointed.

5. Whom does Mr. Vladimir propose Mr. Verloc enlist in order to accomplish Vladimir's bomb plot?
(a) Mr. Verloc's International Red Committee friends.
(b) Mr. Verloc's family.
(c) Other secret agents that Mr. Verloc is acquainted with.
(d) Former military explosives experts that Mr. Verloc knows.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which nation is Mr. Vladimir an agent for?

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

3. What does Mr. Verloc do when he returns home immediately after the meeting with Mr. Vladimir in which he learns his monthly income checks are in jeopardy.

4. In addition to Winnie and Stevie, who else lives with Mr. Verloc?

5. Who is usually privileged to sit in the horsehair armchair in the parlor?

(see the answer key)

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