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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 does Klara think Karl's last name is?
(a) Brummer.
(b) Rossmann.
(c) Jakob.
(d) Bendelmayer.

2. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?
(a) Angry.
(b) Frightened.
(c) Comforted.
(d) Amused.

3. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?
(a) They are amused.
(b) They are impressed.
(c) They are puzzled.
(d) They are offended.

4. What does Jakob insist that Karl be home in the morning in time to do?
(a) Attend his music lesson.
(b) Attend his riding lesson.
(c) Attend his English lesson.
(d) Attend his etiquette lesson.

5. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?
(a) Karl does not want to go into Klara's bedroom.
(b) Karl wants to stop to see his bedroom.
(c) Klara insults Karl's ability to speak and understand English.
(d) Karl makes an insulting remark about the renovations of the house.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the likely intended purpose of the scene with the coffeepot during the morning at the inn?

2. What question does the man with the bamboo stick ask Karl?

3. What apparently affectionate gesture does Pollunder make toward Karl as they drive?

4. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?

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?

(see the answer key)

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