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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following the meeting of Mr. Verloc with his Red Committee friends, what does Mrs. Verloc do?
(a) She goes to bed and finds Mr. Verloc already asleep.
(b) She goes to bed and discovers Mr. Verloc wants to be distracted by her affection.
(c) She talks her husband into bed.
(d) She sits in the bedroom until Stevie falls asleep.

2. What does Mr. Verloc do when he returns home immediately after the meeting with Mr. Vladimir in which he learns his monthly income checks are in jeopardy.
(a) He goes to a local tavern after dinner for a couple of glasses of beer.
(b) He sulks and worries.
(c) He seeks advice from Stevie on the matter.
(d) He enjoys a big homemade dinner and speaks in an unconcerned manner with his family.

3. Whom does this story center on?
(a) A devoted husband, his beautiful and young wife, and her brother.
(b) A hateful husband, his young and beautiful wife, and her son from a previous marriage.
(c) A devoted husband, his beautiful and young wife, and his brother.
(d) A devoted husband, his older wife, and his son from a previous marriage.

4. What is Mr. Verloc told by Mr. Wurmt when they have their meeting at the embassy?
(a) That the information he provides is superior and rates a higher payment.
(b) That writing alone is no longer enough.
(c) That more detailed photographs are required.
(d) That more detailed diagrams are required.

5. What is the occupation of Lombroso?
(a) Psychologist.
(b) Attorney.
(c) Criminologist.
(d) Psychiatrist.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the Red Committee members doing during their meeting?

2. What takes place when the Red Committee discussion at the Verloc residence is finished?

3. Where in Mr. Verloc's residence does the meeting of the International Red Committee take place?

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

5. Following the Red Committee meeting, what is Mr. Verloc's opinion regarding his earlier meeting with Mr. Vladimir?

(see the answer key)

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