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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mr. Verloc find his wife doing when he returns home immediately following his encounters with Mr. Wurmt and then Mr. Vladimir?
(a) Taking a nap.
(b) Serving dinner.
(c) Working in the shop.
(d) Getting ready for bed.

2. Subsequent to his initial encounter, how long ago did Heat first approach Mr. Verloc and offer protection of his business packages from discovery if he would provide Heat information?
(a) Nine years ago.
(b) Seven years ago.
(c) Two years ago.
(d) Five years ago.

3. What does Mr. Verloc stipulate will be required to carry out Vladimir's bomb plot?
(a) No further funds at all.
(b) A modest sum of money.
(c) No further funds than the amount he receives monthly.
(d) A large sum of money.

4. Where in Mr. Verloc's residence does the meeting of the International Red Committee take place?
(a) In the basement.
(b) In the parlor.
(c) In a back room.
(d) In a room over his pornography shop.

5. Following the Red Committee meeting, what is Mr. Verloc's opinion regarding his earlier meeting with Mr. Vladimir?
(a) Still only slightly concerned.
(b) Still quite troubled.
(c) Still unconcerned.
(d) Feelings of pleasure with himself are reinforced.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the spy named in the title of The Secret Agent?

2. What is Mr. Verloc's reaction to his mother-in-law's decision to move out?

3. What are the Red Committee members doing during their meeting?

4. What is Mr. Verloc's usual schedule?

5. Who did Heat personally assure the month prior to the Greenwich Park explosion that no terrorist acts would occur anytime soon because Heat is watching every known terrorist?

(see the answer key)

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