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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 9.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mrs. Verloc's mother wish to move into a charity home?
(a) She dislikes how Mr. Verloc treats Stevie and feels compelled to live elsewhere, but cannot afford to.
(b) She feels in the way at the Verloc residence and believes relations between her children and Mr. Verloc will run more smoothly with her living elsewhere.
(c) To ensure while she is still alive that Stevie will be taken care of for the remainder of his life, rather than encounter the issue on her deathbed.
(d) She is nearing the end of her life and no longer wants to be a drain on her children.

2. When the assistant commissioner speaks with him early in the evening of the Greenwich Park blast, the secretary of state is in what condition?
(a) Exhausted, having worked throughout the entire day.
(b) Fine, as a secretary handled many administrative matters.
(c) Well-rested, having taken a nap in the afternoon.
(d) Acceptable, as it had been an easy workday.

3. What is the primary reason the assistant commissioner left his position as police chief in a small province for his current position?
(a) He had already retired as a small provincial police chief, and a larger salary in London appealed to him.
(b) He married quickly while vacationing in London, and his wife was not eager to leave the city.
(c) He was tired of police work in a small province and sought adventure in a large city.
(d) He enjoyed police work in the small province, but saw more real police work in London

4. How did Mrs. Verloc's mother convince officials to allow her a place in a charity home when she had family to take care of her?
(a) She had her simple-minded son along when she was interviewed to stress her family's plight.
(b) She agreed to work in the kitchen or help with other disabled residents if she were allowed in.
(c) She cried each time she was pushed for answers and charmed her way with the officials.
(d) She flirted with the main official who interviewed her and he was attracted to her.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Following the meeting of Mr. Verloc with his Red Committee friends, what does Mrs. Verloc do?

2. What goal does Mr. Vladimir hope to achieve?

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

4. What is Mr. Verloc's initial response to his wife's request concerning Stevie, in Chapter 9?

5. What is Stevie's reaction when he later talks to the cab driver and learns of his plight in caring for four children and wife while having to do cab work at night?

(see the answer key)

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