1. 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.
(a) He enjoys a big homemade dinner and speaks in an unconcerned manner with his family.
(b) He goes to a local tavern after dinner for a couple of glasses of beer.
(c) He seeks advice from Stevie on the matter.
(d) He sulks and worries.

2. What is one reason Mr. Verloc is unconcerned when he leaves his shop in the care of someone else?
(a) The shop is left with a friend who is a retired jeweler.
(b) Mr. Verloc can be easily reached if necessary.
(c) Stevie is totally reliable.
(d) The shop draws little business.

3. Why is one member of the Red Committee having so much difficulty communicating with other members of the group?
(a) He has a shy personality.
(b) He is reluctant to participate in the bombing for fear of imprisonment.
(c) He is not as well educated as the other members.
(d) He was confined for so long.

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

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