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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Mr. Vladimir tells Mr. Verloc he reviewed his past reports, that they are inadequate as no action has been taken, and indicates that he views the latter's role toward achieving an explosion to be what?
(a) An agent emissaire, a representative sent on a special mission, in this instance one of a clandestine nature.
(b) An agent provocateur, one associating with suspected individuals and pretending to side with them to provoke them into an incriminating deed.
(c) An agent espionage, one under the employment of a government in the role of spying to gain political information.
(d) An agent courier, a messenger designated to relay information to an espionage or underground organization.

2. What does Mr. Verloc operate?
(a) A tobacco shop.
(b) A butcher shop.
(c) A pornography shop.
(d) A jewelry shop.

3. What is one reason Mr. Verloc is unconcerned when he leaves his shop in the care of someone else?
(a) Mr. Verloc can be easily reached if necessary.
(b) The shop draws little business.
(c) The shop is left with a friend who is a retired jeweler.
(d) Stevie is totally reliable.

4. Where is Mr. Verloc's shop located?
(a) Toward the front of his large, stone home.
(b) In a shop one block from his brick home.
(c) It covers the entire first floor of his frame home.
(d) Toward the front of his small, brick home.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What goal does Mr. Vladimir hope to achieve?

2. What is Mr. Vladimir's position?

3. 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.

4. What causes Stevie extreme difficulty in maintaining a job?

5. Who is Mr. Wurmt?

(see the answer key)

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