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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

What is it the professor tells Ossipon he must sometimes do in seeking his goal? (from Chapter 4)

Seek funds from revolutionary groups.

Skip meals for a day or two, as bomb components are expensive.

Work various extra jobs to pay for bomb components.

Rent a very small apartment and scrimp on money.

2.

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? (from Chapter 5)

Riding in a horse-drawn carriage down a crowded street.

Riding aboard a train amongst other passengers.

Riding in a tram car with other passengers aboard.

Walking down a street past other people.

3.

When it becomes apparent during their confrontation that Winnie wants to leave him, what does Mr. Verloc say to get a response from her? (from Chapter 11)

He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having spoken with the assistant commissioner, but he forgives her.

He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having spoken with Chief Inspector Heat, but he forgives her.

He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having sewn the name label into her brother's coat, but he forgives her.

He might not have been caught if not for Winnie having sewn the name label into her brother's cap, but he forgives her.

4.

What does Mr. Verloc give his wife to hide on the evening of the bombing, and where does she place it? (from Chapter 9)

A pigskin pocketbook containing a large quantity of money that she secures under her bodice.

A briefcase containing papers that she hides behind a tall, grandfather clock.

A locked satchel containing bomb components that she places in the attic.

A leather purse containing banknotes that she places under the mattress of their bed.

5.

In Ossipon's discussion with the professor at the latter's residence, who is said not to read newspapers as they make him sad? (from Chapter 13)

The Professor.

Mr. Verloc.

Michaelis.

Yundt.

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