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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. On which road is Mr. Verloc's shop and residence located?
(a) Soho Street.
(b) Brett Street
(c) Bartlett Street.
(d) Burke Avenue.

2. 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) Mr. Vladimir.
(b) The secretary of state.
(c) Privy Councillor Wurmt.
(d) Chief Inspector Heat.

3. What does Winnie request of her husband in response to his decision to go outside on the afternoon of his first day back from his trip?
(a) That he let both Winnie and Stevie accompany him as a family.
(b) That he let Winnie and Stevie visit their mother.
(c) That he let Stevie go with him, as her brother is not allowed out unaccompanied.
(d) That he let Stevie accompany him along.

4. What is Mr. Verloc's reaction to his mother-in-law's decision to move out?
(a) He is grateful there is but one of his wife's family he now must be concerned.
(b) While there is one less mouth to feed, it bothers him that there is also one less to aid in Stevie's care.
(c) He is troubled only because Winnie has made it clear she is very concerned.
(d) It does not actually matter much to him, and he is relatively unaffected.

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

6. 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) The scenery change will aid Stevie in getting past his mother's absence.
(d) 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.

7. Having returned to her residence with Ossipon on the evening she murdered Mr. Verloc, where does Winnie see that the light remains on?
(a) In the parlor.
(b) In her bedroom.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the shop.

8. What does Private Secretary Toodles initially assume when the assistant sommissioner arrives unexpectedly soon at the office of the secretary of state?
(a) That Chief Inspector Heat has arrived to report his findings and that things have gone smoothly thus far.
(b) That the assistant commissioner has come to report his findings and that things have gone smoothly thus far.
(c) That the assistant commissioner has arrived to report that something has gone wrong to the secretary of state.
(d) That Chief Inspector Heat has arrived to report problems to the secretary of state.

9. What is Mr. Verloc's initial response to his wife's request concerning Stevie, in Chapter 9?
(a) While she has made no such request before, his wife's asking now is no surprise given her emotions lately.
(b) He is surprised, as his wife has never made such a request previously.
(c) Although his wife has not made such a request previously, he is not surprised now that her mother has left.
(d) He is not surprised, as his wife has made such requests several times before.

10. How does Mr. Verloc feel upon returning from his trip taken shortly after his mother-in-law moved into a charity home?
(a) He can now handle new and old matters without a problem.
(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) While not forgotten, he is no longer preoccupied by his troubles.

11. What is the assistant commissioner's action with the secretary of state's private secretary early in the evening of the Greenwich Park bombing?
(a) He accepts several more cigars and they exchange a few brief comments on a national sporting team before he departs.
(b) He accepts his hat and outer coat that he took off upon arrival, and utters only a quick word of thanks before departing.
(c) They exchange a few brief comments on the case and a current bill concerning fisheries before the assistant commissioner departs.
(d) He arranges a note be sent to his wife regarding his inability that evening to accompany her to the home of her friend for dinner.

12. What does Mr. Verloc attempt to convince his wife of concerning their relationship in their conversation after Heat departs their home?
(a) That he has done everything he could to support her and her family and that should be sufficient.
(b) How deeply in love he is with her and that should be sufficient for now.
(c) How they will be able to sell the shop and live freely in the country without further troubles as he has been granted immunity for his testimony.
(d) How deeply in love he is with her and will do anything to make Winnie's loss up to her.

13. 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) 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.
(b) It pleases the assistant commissioner who then outlines his plan of action before departing.
(c) 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.
(d) It displeases the assistant commissioner who, nevertheless, outlines his plan of action before departing.

14. When asked, what is it that the secretary of state is told that makes it unnecessary to incarcerate the person he is concerned about?
(a) The subject has no place to go to without being found and then incurring further problems.
(b) The subject will not leave in hopes of reducing potential punishment.
(c) The subject will not leave their professional responsibilities.
(d) The subject has a spouse who will not leave the country.

15. 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 is not at all hungry given the death of Stevie, and the sight of the meal disturbs him.
(b) Mr. Verloc skips the meal, goes upstairs, and continues attempting to convince Winnie he deeply loves her.
(c) Mr. Verloc suddenly becomes very hungry and eats quickly, leaving the arving knife on a plate.
(d) Mr. Verloc sees the meal, becomes upset at the sight, and carries it into the kitchen, leaving the carving knife behind on a plate.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Winnie think about Mr. Verloc and Stevie when she last saw them together?

2. In Chapter 10, what is the initial destination the Assistant Commissioner goes to for the second time that evening?

3. As they prepare to escape from Lonaon, how much of Mr. Verloc's money does Winnie give to Ossipon, and what does she tell him aids in the use of it?

4. How does Winnie learn Stevie was killed in the bombing earlier that day at Greenwich Park?

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

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