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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Following the meeting of Mr. Verloc with his Red Committee friends, what does Mrs. Verloc do?
(a) She sits in the bedroom until Stevie falls asleep.
(b) She talks her husband into bed.
(c) She goes to bed and finds Mr. Verloc already asleep.
(d) She goes to bed and discovers Mr. Verloc wants to be distracted by her affection.

2. Who is the spy named in the title of The Secret Agent?
(a) Mr. Wurmt.
(b) Mr. Vladimir.
(c) Mrs. Verloc.
(d) Mr. Verloc.

3. How is the professor traveling while amazed at the sense of security those around him feel, unaware they could all be blown up at any time?
(a) Walking down a street past other people.
(b) Riding aboard a train amongst other passengers.
(c) Riding in a horse-drawn carriage down a crowded street.
(d) Riding in a tram car with other passengers aboard.

4. When initially briefed by Heat on the Greenwich Park explosion, what is the assistant commissioner told when he asks if the Verlock residence was being watched?
(a) Heat states it was not, but assures him he will initiate it immediately.
(b) Heat assures him that takes place only after dark.
(c) Heat assures him that is not the case.
(d) Heat assures him the home is watched around the clock.

5. Which phrase best describes Stevie?
(a) An astute individual.
(b) A simpleminded individual.
(c) An average individual.
(d) A brilliant individual.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the professor initially encounter Chief Inspector Heat while the latter is conducting his inspection of the Greenwich Park explosion?

2. What does The Professor tell Ossipon he carries in his pocket should the police try to arrest him?

3. Who is Mr. Wurmt?

4. How is the assistant commissioner feeling about his decision to take his new law enforcement position in London?

5. What is the occupation of Lombroso?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why did Michaelis subsequently receive compassion?

2. How does Ossipon learn it was Mr. Verloc who obtained explosives from the professor, and what is his reaction?

3. Why is it Mr. Verloc is able to leave his business in the hands of his brother-in-law in the morning?

4. What problems are faced by Winnie Verloc's lone, younger sibling?

5. How is Mr. Verloc's business establishment described?

6. Describe what act done by Chief Inspector Heat is detailed and defined as not particularly wise?

7. What are some of Karl Yundt's outstanding characteristics?

8. How might the character known as the professor be described?

9. How does Winnie's mother views her daughter's romance with the young butcher?

10. What considerations is Ossipon reflecting upon regarding his next decision at the conclusion of Chapter 4?

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