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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How is the professor traveling while amazed at the sense of security those around him feel, unaware they could all be blown up at any time?
(a) Riding in a tram car with other passengers aboard.
(b) Riding in a horse-drawn carriage down a crowded street.
(c) Walking down a street past other people.
(d) Riding aboard a train amongst other passengers.

2. Although initially insisting he works independently, the professor eventually confesses that he recently had sold what?
(a) A bomb concealed in a briefcase.
(b) A bomb concealed in a varnish can.
(c) A bomb concealed in a backpack.
(d) A bomb concealed in a lunch basket.

3. 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.

4. In addition to Winnie and Stevie, who else lives with Mr. Verloc?
(a) His mother-in-law.
(b) His niece.
(c) His father-in-law.
(d) His sister-in-law.

5. What does Mr. Verloc's shop display to draw in customers?
(a) A list of prices for various haircuts and trimmings.
(b) Magazines and pictures.
(c) A variety of beer mugs with logos.
(d) An extensive menu.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the primary reason the assistant commissioner left his position as police chief in a small province for his current position?

2. What does Red Committee group member Yundt view as being cannibalistic?

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 does Mr. Verloc operate?

5. As he investigates the Greenwich Park explosion, what is Heat's reaction when he initially eyes the professor?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. How is Mr. Verloc described at the start of Chapter 2?

3. How is the appearance of Winnie Verloc's mother described?

4. What does the professor describe as his goal and what does it take to achieve it?

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

6. How is Mrs. Verloc's younger sibling's spare time occupied and where?

7. What is Mr. Verloc's attitude toward Mrs. Verloc's lone sibling?

8. What happens when Mr. Verloc is going around putting out the lights in the house after the Red Committee's meeting and he encounters his wife's sibling watching him?

9. Why did Michaelis subsequently receive compassion?

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

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