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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Wurmt initially carrying in his meeting with Mr. Verloc?
(a) An armload of newspapers.
(b) An armload of maps and drawings.
(c) An armload of money.
(d) An armload of reports.

2. 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?
(a) An agent courier, a messenger designated to relay information to an espionage or underground organization.
(b) An agent emissaire, a representative sent on a special mission, in this instance one of a clandestine nature.
(c) An agent provocateur, one associating with suspected individuals and pretending to side with them to provoke them into an incriminating deed.
(d) An agent espionage, one under the employment of a government in the role of spying to gain political information.

3. In addition to Winnie and Stevie, who else lives with Mr. Verloc?
(a) His sister-in-law.
(b) His mother-in-law.
(c) His niece.
(d) His father-in-law.

4. Which phrase best describes Mr. Verloc?
(a) A tireless, caring person.
(b) A shy, caring soul.
(c) A selfless, hard-working man.
(d) A self-centered, lazy individual.

5. Where do Mr. Wurmt and Mr. Verloc have their single meeting in the story?
(a) Moscow.
(b) Paris.
(c) Berlin.
(d) London.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Stevie extreme difficulty in maintaining a job?

2. What does Mr. Verloc's shop display to draw in customers?

3. What is Mr. Verloc's response to his first contact with Mr. Vladimir?

4. Where did Mr. Verloc live before he got married?

5. What is Stevie's age?

(see the answer key)

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