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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the secretary of state's response to the assistant commissioner's request to have Heat removed from the investigation of the Greenwich Park explosion?
(a) He retains Heat on the case and directs the assistant commissioner to participate in the investigation personally as well.
(b) He dismisses Heat and directs the Assistant Commissioner to assign other investigators under his direct supervision to the case.
(c) He dismisses Heat and directs the assistant commissioner to report back to him within forty-eight hours.
(d) He dismisses Heat and directs the assistant commissioner to report back to him that same night.

2. In Chapter 9, when does Mr. Verloc return from his trip?
(a) A month later.
(b) A week later.
(c) Two weeks later.
(d) Ten days later.

3. What does Winnie explain to Stevie about the purpose of the police when he states they should do something for the poor?
(a) They aid people not merely because they are poor, but to keep everyone safe.
(b) They aid people not merely because they are poor, but to ensure the rich do not steal from them.
(c) The poor do not pay their taxes, so the police do not help them.
(d) They aid people not merely because they are poor, but to ensure they do not steal things from rich people.

4. After stabbing Mr Verloc, Winnie's reaction is to what?
(a) To make no sound at all beyond gathering her purse and walking calmly to the door.
(b) To let out a loud scream, faint, and fall to the floor.
(c) To let out a faint shriek, snatch quickly at her skirts, and run to the door.
(d) To begin sobbing uncontrolably and fall to her knees beside Mr. Verloc's body.

5. What concerns Winnie when her brother is outside with Mr. Verloc in Chapter 9?
(a) That her brother will actually get lost and be unable to find his way back home.
(b) That Steve will encounter extremely bad weather and get deathly ill as a result.
(c) That her brother will attempt to run away and get to his mother's charity home at his first chane.
(d) The things Stevie will hear, and that they will encounter Mr. Verloc's friends.

6. How does Mr. Verloc feel upon returning from his trip taken shortly after his mother-in-law moved into a charity home?
(a) While not forgotten, he is no longer preoccupied by his troubles.
(b) He has set his troubles completely aside and out of his mind.
(c) He remains preoccupied by his troubles as he was before.
(d) He can now handle new and old matters without a problem.

7. After Winnie's mother has moved, Mrs. Verloc attempts to convey her concerns that Stevie will soon become depressed. Mr. Verloc tells her to bring in a neighbor woman to assist her because he will be where?
(a) He will be leaving the country to visit an old friend in the coming weeks
(b) He will be leaving London for France for a school reunion and to visit friends in the coming weeks.
(c) He will be leaving the country to conduct business in the coming weeks.
(d) He will be going out of town to buy property in the coming weeks.

8. 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) Acceptable, as it had been an easy workday.
(b) Fine, as a secretary handled many administrative matters.
(c) Exhausted, having worked throughout the entire day.
(d) Well-rested, having taken a nap in the afternoon.

9. When he does arrive at the home of his wife's friend on the evening of the Greenwich Park blast, whom does the assistant commissioner find is a guest?
(a) The secretary of state.
(b) Mr. Vladimir.
(c) Chief Inspector Heat.
(d) Privy Councillor Wurmt.

10. When Mrs. Verloc looked back into the parlor where Mr. Verloc was dead, how did he appear to her?
(a) Surprised.
(b) Ill.
(c) Comfortable.
(d) Frightened.

11. Once having interviewed Mr. Verloc, what is it that the assistant commissioner quickly stresses to the secretary of state that he learned during his investigation regarding the Greenwich Park bombing?
(a) He does not feel Mr. Verloc will leave the country, but he has had an officer assigned to follow him.
(b) That Mrs. Verloc's testimony easily implicates the first secretary of the French embassy.
(c) That Michaelis is cleared of any involvement.
(d) That Mr. Verloc should be offered immunity in exchange for his testimony.

12. What does Winnie think about Mr. Verloc and Stevie when she last saw them together?
(a) How much they appeared like an older and a younger brother together.
(b) How much they appeared like a grandfather and his grandson together.
(c) How much they appeared like her husband and one of his peculiar friends together.
(d) How much they appeared like a father and his son together.

13. To whom does Winnie's mother entrust what she views as her most valuable asset, her son Stevie?
(a) A close neighbor who has a son.
(b) Stevie's stepfather.
(c) Her only daughter.
(d) Her only son.

14. In addition to being aware that Winnie's mother left, what else is Mr. Verloc's reaction to the domestic troubles in his home?
(a) While concerned, he is trusting Winnie will resolve them.
(b) He approaches Winnie in an attempt to resolve them.
(c) He tells Winnie to hire a neighbor to clean and he will help too.
(d) He is mainly oblivious.

15. On the afternoon he returns from his trip, why does Mr. Verloc decides he will go outside?
(a) To take a walk.
(b) To go to the neighborhood park for some fresh air.
(c) To get a copy of the afternoon newspaper at a cafe.
(d) To take a carriage ride.

Short Answer Questions

1. When it becomes apparent during their confrontation that Winnie wants to leave him, what does Mr. Verloc say to get a response from her?

2. 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?

3. What does Mr. Verloc attempt to convince his wife of concerning their relationship in their conversation after Heat departs their home?

4. What kind of transportation have Winnie and Ossipon chosen to take on the evening of Mr. Verloc's death?

5. What agitates Stevie at breakfast on the morning Mr. Verloc returns from his trip?

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