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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 13.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When initially briefed by Heat on the Greenwich Park explosion, what is the assistant commissioner told when he asks if the Verlock residence was being watched?
(a) Heat assures him that is not the case.
(b) Heat assures him the home is watched around the clock.
(c) Heat states it was not, but assures him he will initiate it immediately.
(d) Heat assures him that takes place only after dark.

2. What is the reason Mr. Verloc offers for Stevie accompanying him on a little country vacation?
(a) That Stevie needs an opportunity to learn about life.
(b) That Stevie is due for time alone, man-to-man with Mr. Verloc, as he is making the transition into adulthood.
(c) It is time for Stevie to get out of the city and away from the shop for a change of pace and a chance to explore.
(d) The scenery change will aid Stevie in getting past his mother's absence.

3. Following a verbal confrontation between Winnie and Mr. Verloc on the evening she learns of Stevie's death, what does her Mr. Verloc presume?
(a) He is convinced he will be going to court soon, and Winnie will need to operate the shop.
(b) He is convinced he will be going to prison soon, and Winnie will need to operate the shop.
(c) He will be arrested soon if they do not sell the shop quickly and leave the country.
(d) She needs to make herself ready so they may depart at a moment's notice.

4. As he investigates the Greenwich Park explosion, what is Heat's reaction when he initially eyes the professor?
(a) Heat is certain no bomber would have survived the explosion and does not feel this individual is involved.
(b) Heat believes this individual is in no way connected to the explosion and dismisses him.
(c) Heat believes someone else is culpable and dismisses him.
(d) Heat dismisses him, declaring he has no interest in him today.

5. What does the professor say his sole goal in life is?
(a) To always have his true identity remain a secret.
(b) Construct the perfect bomb.
(c) Build the perfect detonator.
(d) To go down in history as the greatest bomber.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the professor initially encounter Chief Inspector Heat while the latter is conducting his inspection of the Greenwich Park explosion?

2. What does Mr. Verloc stipulate will be required to carry out Vladimir's bomb plot?

3. What does Heat tell the assistant commissioner that the coroner suspects regarding the fatality at the Greenwich Park explosion?

4. Why does Mrs. Verloc's mother wish to move into a charity home?

5. In addition to being aware that Winnie's mother left, what else is Mr. Verloc's reaction to the domestic troubles in his home?

(see the answer key)

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