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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Mrs. Verloc feel about her mother's decision to move out?
(a) She feels slighted and so readily agrees.
(b) She is happy her mother has a place to live.
(c) She is upset, but understands.
(d) She feels slighted and is unhappy.

4. Who does the assistant commissioner find outside the Verloc pornography shop on the evening of the Greenwich Park bombing?
(a) An individual closing the shop up.
(b) A stocky, middle-aged male just leaving
(c) A police officer walking past on his beat.
(d) Bright streetlamps offering little place to hide.

5. 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 shop.
(b) In her bedroom.
(c) In the kitchen.
(d) In the parlor.

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

7. When briefed, what is the secretary of state told was the intended bombing target?
(a) The Greenwich tram station.
(b) The area bombed in Greenwich Park.
(c) The main square in Greenwich.
(d) The Greenwich Observatory.

8. Winnie imagines herself being put to death for her husband's murder and falling how many feet from the gallows with a rope around her neck?
(a) Fourteen.
(b) Ten.
(c) Eighteen.
(d) Six.

9. 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 going out of town to buy property 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 visit an old friend in the coming weeks
(d) He will be leaving the country to conduct business in the coming weeks.

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

11. 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 spoken with Chief Inspector Heat, 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 sewn the name label into her brother's coat, 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.

12. After assuring Winnie that things will turn out all right in their escape, what does Ossipon do?
(a) He jumps, fearing being caught aiding Winnie, and leaves the money with her.
(b) He jumps, taking all of Mr. Verloc's money along with him and leaving Winnie behind.
(c) He jumps, but takes only a relatively small amount of money along with him.
(d) As Winnie is exhausted, he allows her to fall asleep while he watches over her.

13. 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 becomes upset and attempts to climb down and walk.
(d) Stevie attempts to pry the whip from the cab driver's hand

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

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) She needs to make herself ready so they may depart at a moment's notice.
(b) He is convinced he will be going to court soon, and Winnie will need to operate the shop.
(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. When Mr. Verloc confronts Winnie on the night of Stevies death, what does he say about the death?

2. 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?

3. 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?

4. What is the reason Mr. Verloc offers for Stevie accompanying him on a little country vacation?

5. When the assistant commissioner speaks with him early in the evening of the Greenwich Park blast, the secretary of state is in what condition?

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