diff --git a/wizard-work/spark/simple_pwd_check.py b/wizard-work/spark/simple_pwd_check.py
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+#!/usr/bin/env python3
+"""Simple verification script to check current working directory."""
+
+import os
+import sys
+
+cwd = os.getcwd()
+print(f"Working directory: {cwd}")
+
+if cwd == '/root':
+    print("PASS: Working directory is /root")
+    sys.exit(0)
+else:
+    print(f"FAIL: Working directory is {cwd}, expected /root", file=sys.stderr)
+    sys.exit(1)
+
+if __name__ == "__main__":
+    sys.exit(verify_hermes_setup())
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