2. 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.

3. Which phrase best describes Winnie?
(a) A tireless, caring person.
(b) A shiftless, indolent soul.
(c) A lazy, shy individual.
(d) A self-centered, hard-working woman.

4. What causes Stevie extreme difficulty in maintaining a job?
(a) Stevie is unable to complete designated tasks
(b) Other people's view of Stevie.
(c) Stevie is lazy and often shows up late for work.
(d) Stevie is defiant and refuses to follow directions.

5. Why is one member of the Red Committee having so much difficulty communicating with other members of the group?
(a) He has a shy personality.
(b) He is not as well educated as the other members.
(c) He is reluctant to participate in the bombing for fear of imprisonment.
(d) He was confined for so long.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why was Michaelis convicted for murder?

2. Which phrase best describes Mr. Verloc?

3. Whom does Mr. Vladimir propose Mr. Verloc enlist in order to accomplish Vladimir's bomb plot?

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

5. What is the assistant commissioner's concern if they were to link Michaelis to the Greenwich Park bombing?

Short Essay Questions

1. As the assistant commissioner does not believe that Chief Inspector Heat is being totally open with him, what are the items of information he finally receives before he dismisses him?

2. Provide a description of where Ossipon runs into the professor in Chapter 4.

3. How might the character known as the professor be described?

4. Describe what act done by Chief Inspector Heat is detailed and defined as not particularly wise?

5. How is Michaelis described?

6. What are some of Karl Yundt's outstanding characteristics?

7. What description of the explosive device he carries on his person does the professor provide Ossipon?

8. Why did Michaelis subsequently receive compassion?

9. What is Mr. Verloc's response to his meeting with Mr. Vladimir after he returns home?

10. Why was Michaelis sent to prison?

(see the answer keys)

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