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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is Ossipon's opinion of Stevie?
(a) That he is a degenerate, capable of becoming a criminal one day.
(b) That he is simple-minded, but harmless to himself or others.
(c) That while not exceptionally bright, he will learn a trade and do well.
(d) That he is intelligent and likely to be a physician or scientist someday.

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

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

5. Who is Mr. Wurmt?
(a) The Russian privy councillor.
(b) The English privy councillor.
(c) The German privy councillor.
(d) The French privy councillor.

Short Answer Questions

1. The Secret Agent is a novel centered on the attempt in 1894 to destroy what?

2. What is Mr. Verloc's usual schedule?

3. Which member of the Red Committee expresses his opinion that Stevie is capable of becoming a criminal as he views her sibling as a degenerate?

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

5. What is the occupation of Lombroso?

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