1. What is Mr. Verloc's usual schedule?
(a) He turns in early at night, then gets up before the crack of dawn.
(b) He goes to bed by 10 o'clock at night, then does not awaken until around 7 o'clock in the morning.
(c) Mr. Verloc has no usual schedule.
(d) He stays up very late at night, then sleeps in until around noon.

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

3. 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) Getting ready for bed.
(c) Working in the shop.
(d) Serving dinner.

4. 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.

5. Which phrase best describes Mr. Verloc?
(a) A self-centered, lazy individual.
(b) A shy, caring soul.
(c) A selfless, hard-working man.
(d) A tireless, caring person.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mr. Verloc do when he returns home immediately after the meeting with Mr. Vladimir in which he learns his monthly income checks are in jeopardy.

2. Which nation is Mr. Vladimir an agent for?

3. What is one reason Mr. Verloc is unconcerned when he leaves his shop in the care of someone else?

4. The Secret Agent is a novel centered on the attempt in 1894 to destroy what?

5. When Mr. Verloc first met Winnie, what were she and her family operating?

(see the answer key)

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