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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who does the assistant commissioner send a note to before he departs his office for the second time on the evening of the Greenwich Park explosion?
(a) Michaelis's patroness.
(b) His wife.
(c) The police commissioner.
(d) Heat.

2. 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 faint shriek, snatch quickly at her skirts, and run to the door.
(c) To let out a loud scream, faint, and fall to the floor.
(d) To begin sobbing uncontrolably and fall to her knees beside Mr. Verloc's body.

3. At the start of Chapter 11, right after Heat departs, how does Mr. Verloc find Winnie?
(a) With her head on the table.
(b) With her face in her hands.
(c) Getting dressed to leave.
(d) Holding a knife.

4. Which type of fish does the assistant commissioner eventually tell Private Secretary Toodles he is pursuing in connection with the Greenwich Park bombing case on the evening of that incident?
(a) A whale.
(b) A dog-fish.
(c) A minnow.
(d) A sardine.

5. Comrade Ossipon appears in the vicinity of the Verloc residence on the night of Mr. Verloc's death and finds Mrs. Verloc appearing in what condition to him?
(a) Intoxicated.
(b) Happy.
(c) Ill.
(d) Emotionless.

6. How do Winnie and Ossipon plan to make their way to the point of departure in their escape from London?
(a) Separately, with Winnie wearing her veil and Ossipon wearing his hat down low.
(b) Separately.
(c) Together, with Winnie wearing her hood over her head.
(d) Together.

7. On the evening of Stevie's death after Winnie has gone upstairs, what happens when Mr. Verloc enters his parlor and finds the meal his wife prepared earlier laid out?
(a) Mr. Verloc sees the meal, becomes upset at the sight, and carries it into the kitchen, leaving the carving knife behind on a plate.
(b) Mr. Verloc suddenly becomes very hungry and eats quickly, leaving the arving knife on a plate.
(c) Mr. Verloc skips the meal, goes upstairs, and continues attempting to convince Winnie he deeply loves her.
(d) Mr. Verloc is not at all hungry given the death of Stevie, and the sight of the meal disturbs him.

8. What is the assistant commissioner's response to the secretary of state's decision to have Heat removed from the investigation of the Greenwich Park explosion?
(a) It pleases the assistant commissioner who promptly departs without further discussion on the matter except to assure the secretary of state he will return as directed.
(b) The assistant commissioner is excited and more pleased to share a high-quality brandy and Cuban cigar with the secretary of state while discussing international issues.
(c) It displeases the assistant commissioner who, nevertheless, outlines his plan of action before departing.
(d) It pleases the assistant commissioner who then outlines his plan of action before departing.

9. When it becomes apparent during their confrontation that Winnie wants to leave him, what does Mr. Verloc say to get a response from her?
(a) He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having sewn the name label into her brother's coat, but he forgives her.
(b) He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having sewn the name label into her brother's cap, but he forgives her.
(c) He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having spoken with Chief Inspector Heat, but he forgives her.
(d) He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having spoken with the assistant commissioner, but he forgives her.

10. What concerns Winnie when her brother is outside with Mr. Verloc in Chapter 9?
(a) That Steve will encounter extremely bad weather and get deathly ill as a result.
(b) That her brother will actually get lost and be unable to find his way back home.
(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.

11. Why does Mrs. Verloc's mother wish to move into a charity home?
(a) 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.
(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) She is nearing the end of her life and no longer wants to be a drain on her children.
(d) She dislikes how Mr. Verloc treats Stevie and feels compelled to live elsewhere, but cannot afford to.

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

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) Her only son.
(c) Stevie's stepfather.
(d) Her only daughter.

14. 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?
(a) He becomes quite troubled about the poor and their difficulties, and when going to the bus stop tells Winnie the police should take care of it.
(b) He becomes quite troubled about the poor, initially stating the police should help the poor, but later appears to have his mind on other things and to have forgotten the matter.
(c) He becomes quite upset about the poor and their difficulties, and enroute to the train tells Winnie it is a matter the police should take care of.
(d) He becomes quite troubled about the poor and their difficulties, and while awaiting a hansom tells Winnie the police should take care of it.

15. 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 dismisses Heat and directs the assistant commissioner to report back to him that same night.
(b) He dismisses Heat and directs the assistant commissioner to report back to him within forty-eight hours.
(c) He dismisses Heat and directs the Assistant Commissioner to assign other investigators under his direct supervision to the case.
(d) He retains Heat on the case and directs the assistant commissioner to participate in the investigation personally as well.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does the assistant commissioner give the secretary of state to have Heat removed from the investigation of that explosion?

2. What does Mr. Verloc give his wife to hide on the evening of the bombing, and where does she place it?

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

4. In Chapter 9, when does Mr. Verloc return from his trip?

5. Regarding Stevie wandering away, what does Mrs. Verloc assure her husband?

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