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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Stevie's reaction when the cab driver starts whipping the horse during the ride to his mother's charity home?
(a) Stevie climbs down and refuses to get back on the cab.
(b) Stevie covers his eyes and screams for the driver to stop.
(c) Stevie attempts to pry the whip from the cab driver's hand
(d) Stevie becomes upset and attempts to climb down and walk.

2. When Mr. Verloc confronts Winnie on the night of Stevies death, what does he say about the death?
(a) It was Stevie who managed to trip and detonate the blast.
(b) Stevie insisted on carrying the bomb and Mr.Verloc was not able to convince him otherwise.
(c) It was just as well Stevie was dead for his own sake, and with her mother now gone Winnie could be totally attentive to him.
(d) Winnie was as responsible for Stevie's death as Mr. Verloc was, since she made him take Stevie for the walk.

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

4. In chapter 7, what does the assistant commissioner ensure when he returns to his office following his evening meeting with the secretary of state?
(a) That Heat has already departed for his home.
(b) That surveillance is placed on the Verloc shop.
(c) That an investigator is assigned to follow Heat.
(d) That no one can observe the assistant commissioner executing his plan.

5. How did Mrs. Verloc's mother convince officials to allow her a place in a charity home when she had family to take care of her?
(a) She had her simple-minded son along when she was interviewed to stress her family's plight.
(b) She flirted with the main official who interviewed her and he was attracted to her.
(c) She agreed to work in the kitchen or help with other disabled residents if she were allowed in.
(d) She cried each time she was pushed for answers and charmed her way with the officials.

6. On the evening of Mr. Verloc's death, Ossipon suggests they take a midnight train away, however, Winnie insists on returning to the shop saying she recalls what?
(a) She failed to lock the shop door.
(b) She left behind a large sum of money.
(c) She left the lights on in the shop.
(d) She failed to lock the shop vault.

7. 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 remains preoccupied by his troubles as he was before.
(c) He has set his troubles completely aside and out of his mind.
(d) He can now handle new and old matters without a problem.

8. Regarding Stevie wandering away, what does Mrs. Verloc assure her husband?
(a) She knows Stevie has never gotten lost before.
(b) She knows Stevie shall ask a police officer for assistance if necessary.
(c) She knows Stevie shall find his way back by himself if necessary.
(d) She knows Stevie shall stick by Mr. Verloc very closely.

9. 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.

10. 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.

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

12. What agitates Stevie at breakfast on the morning Mr. Verloc returns from his trip?
(a) When a neighbor woman starts complaining about the discrimination in not allowing woman an equal vote.
(b) When a neighbor woman starts complaining about the difficulties in raising children with little governmental support.
(c) When a neighbor woman starts complaining about the difficulties in raising children with little money.
(d) When a neighbor man starts complaining about the poor not being granted basic health care, and education and occupational training opportunities.

13. What does the assistant commissioner observe at the restaurant he has dinner at on the evening of the Greenwich Park explosion?
(a) Many patrons are speaking the language of the restaurant's nationality.
(b) There are few customers and he will be able to finish quickly.
(c) It is crowded, so he is able to blend in.
(d) All the customers appear lacking a nationality.

14. What concern does the secretary of state express when briefed by the assistant commissioner regarding his suspect of the Greenwich Park explosion?
(a) That Mr. Vladimir was not arrested and interrogated.
(b) That Mr. Vladimir was not put in prison.
(c) That Mrs. Verloc was not questioned and placed under house arrest.
(d) That Mr. Verloc was not put in prison.

15. 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) She needs to make herself ready so they may depart at a moment's notice.
(c) He will be arrested soon if they do not sell the shop quickly and leave the country.
(d) He is convinced he will be going to prison soon, and Winnie will need to operate the shop.

Short Answer Questions

1. Specifically, what is it Winnie offers in exchange for Ossipon's assistance in escape on the evening of Mr. Verloc's demise?

2. To which neighborhood does the Assistant Commissioner travel quickly by hansom from Soho on the evening of the Greenwich Park blast?

3. What does Winnie explain to Stevie about the purpose of the police when he states they should do something for the poor?

4. When Ossipon encounters Winnie in the street not far from her shop on the evening of Mr. Verloc's death, he subsequently accompanies her to the Verloc parlor and he believes what?

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

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