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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. Why does Pollunder drive down mostly side streets once they reach the suburbs?
(a) The police have set up checkpoints on the main road.
(b) He is looking for an address.
(c) He wants Karl to see more of the area.
(d) The main road is blocked by striking workers.

2. What argument does Pollunder give to persuade Jakob to let Karl come for a visit?
(a) His cook has already prepared dinner for a guest.
(b) His daughter is looking forward to the visit.
(c) Karl will have an opportunity to practice his English.
(d) Karl will have a chance to learn more about the business.

3. What compliment does Karl offer Therese about her job?
(a) She is good at typing.
(b) She is good at predicting the cook's moods.
(c) She is good at running errands.
(d) She is good at waking people up.

4. How does Karl's mood change during dinner at the Pollunder's house?
(a) His pleasure at the fine food and surroundings is broken by Klara's strange mood.
(b) He feels more and more confused and begins to feel as if he is watching a play.
(c) His initial bad mood is lightened by Klara's jokes and teasing.
(d) He grows progressively more uncomfortable and distressed.

5. What item of his does Karl expect to find in the dining room?
(a) His gloves.
(b) His pocket watch.
(c) His umbrella.
(d) His hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the stoker's job?

2. What is the primary focus of the text's description of the scenery that Karl and his companions first travel through during their walk?

3. According to the stoker, when is it most likely that a person would become a stoker?

4. What does Karl first notice about Klara when he sees her in the light?

5. What does Klara say she would like Karl to do for her?

(see the answer key)

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