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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What is Stevie's age?
(a) Infant.
(b) Older than Winnie.
(c) Middle-aged.
(d) Younger than Mr. Verloc.

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

5. Which phrase best describes Winnie?
(a) A lazy, shy individual.
(b) A tireless, caring person.
(c) A shiftless, indolent soul.
(d) A self-centered, hard-working woman.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What are the items usually sold when young men come in the shop for their first time and find Winnie at the counter?

3. Who is the spy named in the title of The Secret Agent?

4. What does Mr. Verloc plan to do if he stops receiving monthly paychecks from the embassy?

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

(see the answer key)

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