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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What causes Stevie extreme difficulty in maintaining a job?
(a) Stevie is lazy and often shows up late for work.
(b) Other people's view of Stevie.
(c) Stevie is unable to complete designated tasks
(d) Stevie is defiant and refuses to follow directions.

2. Where does Stevie sit while the Red Committee meet at Mr. Verloc's house?
(a) In a back room.
(b) In the kitchen.
(c) In the parlor.
(d) In a room over the parlor.

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

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

5. What is Mr. Verloc's response to his first contact with Mr. Vladimir?
(a) He is only slightly concerned.
(b) He is quite troubled.
(c) He is quite pleased.
(d) He could not care less.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one reason Mr. Verloc is unconcerned when he leaves his shop in the care of someone else?

2. What does Heat tell the Assistant Commissioner that a witness spotted in Greenwich Park prior to the explosion that morning?

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

4. Although initially insisting he works independently, the professor eventually confesses that he recently had sold what?

5. Why is Heat annoyed at having to report to his supervisors?

(see the answer key)

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