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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. When Robinson appears at the Occidental Hotel, what does he tell Karl he buys almost every day?
(a) Books.
(b) Clothing.
(c) Salami.
(d) Brandy.

2. What makes it so difficult for Karl to get a meal for himself and his companions at the Occidental Hotel?
(a) It is a large hotel with a confusing layout.
(b) It is overwhelmingly crowded.
(c) He is mistaken for waitstaff.
(d) He cannot find his money.

3. How long is Karl away from his lift when he is taking Robinson to the dormitory?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 11 minutes.
(c) 8 minutes.
(d) 2 minutes.

4. What makes Karl uncomfortable about the building his uncle lives in?
(a) The other tenants.
(b) The way sound echoes.
(c) All of the large windows.
(d) It is made of steel.

5. Why are Karl and Robinson sent out to the balcony shortly after they arrive at the apartment?
(a) Brunelda wants to take a bath.
(b) Brunelda wants to take a nap.
(c) Brunelda wants them to clean the balcony.
(d) Brunelda wants private time with Delamarche.

Short Answer Questions

1. After dinner, what does Karl realize he finds incomprehensible?

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

3. When Karl is in the office and notices that it is a quarter past six, what does he begin to hope will happen?

4. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?

5. What item of his does Karl expect to find in the dining room?

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