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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

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 in a tram car with other passengers aboard.

Walking down a street past other people.

Riding aboard a train amongst other passengers.

2.

After stabbing Mr Verloc, Winnie's reaction is to what? (from Chapter 11)

To let out a faint shriek, snatch quickly at her skirts, and run to the door.

To make no sound at all beyond gathering her purse and walking calmly to the door.

To begin sobbing uncontrolably and fall to her knees beside Mr. Verloc's body.

To let out a loud scream, faint, and fall to the floor.

3.

In the Silenus, Ossipon pulls out a newspaper clipping he says is ten days old. What is the newspaper clipping about? (from Chapter 13)

The death of a young man killed in the explosion at Greenwich Park.

The arrest of the French first secretary for espionage and terrorism.

The death of a man stabbed in the parlor of his own home.

The death of a woman who threw herself over the rail of a steamship.

4.

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 sewn the name label into her brother's cap, 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 spoken with the assistant commissioner, but he forgives her.

5.

What sort of restaurant does the assistant commissioner eat dinner at on the evening of the Greenwich Park blast? (from Chapter 7)

Spanish.

French.

Greek.

Italian.

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