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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter 11.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After Winnie's mother has moved, Mrs. Verloc attempts to convey her concerns that Stevie will soon become depressed. Mr. Verloc tells her to bring in a neighbor woman to assist her because he will be where?
(a) He will be leaving the country to conduct business in the coming weeks.
(b) He will be going out of town to buy property in the coming weeks.
(c) He will be leaving the country to visit an old friend in the coming weeks
(d) He will be leaving London for France for a school reunion and to visit friends in the coming weeks.

2. During his conversation with the professor on the afternoon of the Greenwich Park explosion, Ossipon expresses how he was acquainted with the individual he assumes was killed and describes the person's sole talent as what?
(a) The ability of giving speeches.
(b) The ability of running a pornography shop.
(c) The ability of organizing Red Committee meetings.
(d) The ability of eluding the police.

3. On the afternoon he returns from his trip, why does Mr. Verloc decides he will go outside?
(a) To go to the neighborhood park for some fresh air.
(b) To get a copy of the afternoon newspaper at a cafe.
(c) To take a carriage ride.
(d) To take a walk.

4. What is the primary reason the assistant commissioner left his position as police chief in a small province for his current position?
(a) He enjoyed police work in the small province, but saw more real police work in London
(b) He had already retired as a small provincial police chief, and a larger salary in London appealed to him.
(c) He married quickly while vacationing in London, and his wife was not eager to leave the city.
(d) He was tired of police work in a small province and sought adventure in a large city.

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 unconcerned.
(c) Still quite troubled.
(d) Feelings of pleasure with himself are reinforced.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does The Professor tell Ossipon he carries in his pocket should the police try to arrest him?

2. What does the hand of the professor tighten upon as he encounters Heat for the first time?

3. What does the professor tell Ossipon he will do if the police try to arrest him?

4. When asked by Ossipon to describe the person who purchased the device, what is the professor's response?

5. What reaction does Heat's supervisor have upon initially hearing of Michaelis's connection with the Greenwich Park explosion investigation?

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