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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VI, "The Robinson Affair".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. After dinner, what does Karl realize he finds incomprehensible?
(a) Pollunder's lack of supervision of Klara's activities.
(b) The exact nature of his uncle's business.
(c) Social expectations in his new country.
(d) The attitude the Pollunders are now taking toward Green.

2. What is the likely intended purpose of the scene with the coffeepot during the morning at the inn?
(a) It is a comical portrayal of life in America.
(b) It contributes to the inn's eerie atmosphere.
(c) It reveals Karl's innocence and vulnerability.
(d) It foreshadows Robinson and Delamarche's thievery.

3. What is the significance of the lift boy that passes Karl and Robinson while Karl is sneaking Robinson into the dormitory?
(a) He has a message for the head waiter.
(b) He is running from the fight in the dormitory.
(c) He has been called to clean the light shaft.
(d) He has been called to cover Karl's lift.

4. Why is the landlady so reluctant to give Karl and Robinson breakfast to take back to the apartment?
(a) She is concerned they will spill the tray in the corridor.
(b) Delamarche is frequently critical of her food.
(c) It is late afternoon when they come to ask for it.
(d) Brunelda has not paid her rent for several months.

5. What prevents Karl from escaping when he is sent inside to prepare Brunelda's bed for the night?
(a) The apartment door is locked.
(b) Delamarche goes inside and keep watch.
(c) Karl does not know how to get out of the building.
(d) Robinson is asleep in front of the door.

Short Answer Questions

1. What geographic error is introduced when the three men turn to look back at New York City?

2. What do Robinson and Delamarche convince Karl to do with his good suit?

3. What is the name of Karl's riding companion?

4. What does Therese try to make Karl promise her?

5. When Karl returns to Delamarche and Robinson after getting food at the hotel, what causes him to decide to separate from them and sleep in the hotel?

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