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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Mr. Verloc's reaction to his mother-in-law's decision to move out?
(a) He is grateful there is but one of his wife's family he now must be concerned.
(b) It does not actually matter much to him, and he is relatively unaffected.
(c) He is troubled only because Winnie has made it clear she is very concerned.
(d) While there is one less mouth to feed, it bothers him that there is also one less to aid in Stevie's care.

2. What is Mr. Verloc told by Mr. Wurmt when they have their meeting at the embassy?
(a) That more detailed diagrams are required.
(b) That more detailed photographs are required.
(c) That writing alone is no longer enough.
(d) That the information he provides is superior and rates a higher payment.

3. What is Mr. Verloc's response to his first contact with Mr. Vladimir?
(a) He is quite troubled.
(b) He is quite pleased.
(c) He is only slightly concerned.
(d) He could not care less.

4. What does the hand of the professor tighten upon as he encounters Heat for the first time?
(a) A pistol.
(b) A knife.
(c) A bomb detonator.
(d) Poison.

5. What are the items usually sold when young men come in the shop for their first time and find Winnie at the counter?
(a) Expensive pipes and cigarette holders.
(b) Small pets such as puppies and kittens.
(c) Inks and plain papers.
(d) Engagement and wedding rings.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the patroness of Michaelis?

2. What does Heat do when making his incomplete, initial report on the Greenwich Park explosion to the assistant commissioner and he is pressured to open up?

3. Why is one member of the Red Committee having so much difficulty communicating with other members of the group?

4. Once having interviewed Mr. Verloc, what is it that the assistant commissioner quickly stresses to the secretary of state that he learned during his investigation regarding the Greenwich Park bombing?

5. How does Mr. Verloc feel about the opinions expressed by his friends during their Red Committee meeting at his home?

(see the answer key)

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