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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 suddenly becomes very hungry and eats quickly, leaving the arving knife on a plate.
(c) Mr. Verloc sees the meal, becomes upset at the sight, and carries it into the kitchen, leaving the carving knife behind on a plate.
(d) Mr. Verloc skips the meal, goes upstairs, and continues attempting to convince Winnie he deeply loves her.

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

3. 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 is mainly oblivious.
(c) He tells Winnie to hire a neighbor to clean and he will help too.
(d) He approaches Winnie in an attempt to resolve them.

4. Once the Assistant Commissioner arrives at the reported center of the empire, there are several constables who do what upon seeing him departing the vehicle?
(a) Salute him.
(b) Challenge him for identification.
(c) Turn away from him.
(d) Announce a good evening to him.

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

6. 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 the country to conduct business in the coming weeks.
(c) He will be going out of town to buy property in the coming weeks.
(d) He will be leaving London for France for a school reunion and to visit friends in the coming weeks.

7. What reason does the assistant commissioner give the secretary of state to have Heat removed from the investigation of that explosion?
(a) There are other investigators under his authority with neutral views who would be better suited to pursue the case.
(b) Heat has expressed his opinion that the case is unimportant since the bomber was killed and is no longer a threat.
(c) Heat's opinion regarding the matter is too jaded to pursue the case satisfactorily.
(d) The case is much too sensitive and may explode into a national matter.

8. 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) Chief Inspector Heat.
(d) Privy Councillor Wurmt.

9. What kind of transportation have Winnie and Ossipon chosen to take on the evening of Mr. Verloc's death?
(a) A train.
(b) A cross-Channel steamer.
(c) A cargo ship.
(d) A horse-drawn carriage.

10. 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 upset about the poor and their difficulties, and enroute to the train tells Winnie it is a matter the police should take care of.
(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 troubled about the poor and their difficulties, and when going to the bus stop tells Winnie the police should take care of it.
(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.

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

12. 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 is nearing the end of her life and no longer wants to be a drain on her children.
(c) 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.
(d) She dislikes how Mr. Verloc treats Stevie and feels compelled to live elsewhere, but cannot afford to.

13. What sort of restaurant does the assistant commissioner eat dinner at on the evening of the Greenwich Park blast?
(a) Greek.
(b) Spanish.
(c) French.
(d) Italian.

14. What is Winnie concerned about while Mr. Verloc is on his trip in Chapter 9?
(a) Stevie's depression due to his encounter with the cab driver.
(b) Stevie's depression due to his mother suddenly leaving.
(c) Stevie's depression due to the police not providing for the poor.
(d) Stevie's depression due to Mr. Verloc's return.

15. 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 Michaelis is cleared of any involvement.
(c) That Mr. Verloc should be offered immunity in exchange for his testimony.
(d) That Mrs. Verloc's testimony easily implicates the first secretary of the French embassy.

Short Answer Questions

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

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 reaction to his mother-in-law's decision to move out?

4. When asked, what is it that the secretary of state is told that makes it unnecessary to incarcerate the person he is concerned about?

5. What concern does the secretary of state express when briefed by the assistant commissioner regarding his suspect of the Greenwich Park explosion?

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