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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter IV, "The March to Ramses," and Chapter V, "At the Occidental Hotel".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?
(a) He is a state senator.
(b) He is an earl.
(c) He is a United States Congressman.
(d) He is a baron.

2. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?
(a) The view of the sunrise from his balcony.
(b) The luxury of his bathtub.
(c) The hearty breakfasts he is served.
(d) The novelty of having a valet help him dress.

3. What gossip starts to go around the Occidental about Rennel?
(a) He is engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a guest.
(b) He is about to be promoted to the hotel waitstaff.
(c) He is really the son of the hotel's owner.
(d) He is pilfering small items from guests' rooms.

4. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?
(a) Karl already told Pollunder that he did not have time for the visit.
(b) Jakob clearly refused permission for the visit.
(c) No date for the visit was ever discussed.
(d) In his invitation, Pollunder mentioned a visit over the holidays.

5. What articles of Pollunder's clothing fascinate Karl?
(a) His waistcoat and watch chain.
(b) His overcoat and scarf.
(c) His hat and gloves.
(d) His cuff links and tie pin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Karl to have second thoughts about leaving New York?

2. What do Delamarche and Robinson both say their profession is?

3. How did Jakob find out about why Karl was sent to the United States?

4. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?

5. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?

(see the answer key)

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