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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Mr. Verloc first met Winnie, what were she and her family operating?
(a) A diner.
(b) A butcher shop.
(c) A boarding house.
(d) A pub.

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

4. In which year does the actual incident on which this novel is based take place?
(a) 1949.
(b) 1894.
(c) 1948,
(d) 1889.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Mr. Verloc told by Mr. Wurmt when they have their meeting at the embassy?

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

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

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

5. A bombing of what facility does Mr. Vladimir suggest would create fear and provoke a reaction toward change?

(see the answer key)

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