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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does The Professor tell Ossipon he carries in his pocket should the police try to arrest him?
(a) Poison.
(b) A knife.
(c) A pistol.
(d) A detonator.

2. When asked by Ossipon to describe the person who purchased the device, what is the professor's response?
(a) He provides a vague description.
(b) He provides Ossipon a surname.
(c) He provides Ossipon a first name.
(d) He provides a detailed description.

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

4. What takes place when the Red Committee discussion at the Verloc residence is finished?
(a) The four members play cards and enjoy some cigars.
(b) The three guest members depart to play billiards while Mr. Verloc straighten his shop.
(c) The guest members take their leave, and Mr. Verloc gratefully sees them out.
(d) The four members head to the neighborhood beer-hall for a few brews.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which phrase best describes Mr. Verloc?

3. How do The Professor and Ossipon part on the day of the Greenwich Park explosion?

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

5. Who is Mr. Wurmt?

(see the answer key)

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