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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where did Mr. Verloc live before he got married?
(a) Near Trafalgar Square.
(b) In Belgravia Square.
(c) In view of the Thames River.
(d) In Greenwich Park.

2. What is Mr. Verloc's usual schedule?
(a) He stays up very late at night, then sleeps in until around noon.
(b) Mr. Verloc has no usual schedule.
(c) He goes to bed by 10 o'clock at night, then does not awaken until around 7 o'clock in the morning.
(d) He turns in early at night, then gets up before the crack of dawn.

3. Who is the spy named in the title of The Secret Agent?
(a) Mr. Wurmt.
(b) Mrs. Verloc.
(c) Mr. Verloc.
(d) Mr. Vladimir.

4. 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) The shop draws little business.
(c) Mr. Verloc can be easily reached if necessary.
(d) Stevie is totally reliable.

5. What does Mr. Verloc stipulate will be required to carry out Vladimir's bomb plot?
(a) A large sum of money.
(b) No further funds than the amount he receives monthly.
(c) No further funds at all.
(d) A modest sum of money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which phrase best describes Stevie?

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?

3. What does Mr. Verloc find his wife doing when he returns home immediately following his encounters with Mr. Wurmt and then Mr. Vladimir?

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

5. What is Mr. Wurmt initially carrying in his meeting with Mr. Verloc?

(see the answer key)

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