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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Fragments: "Brunelda's Departure," "At a street corner Karl saw..." and "They traveled for two days...".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What do Karl's thoughts as he prepares to open his trunk for the first time in two months reveal about him?
(a) He does not fully understand how precarious his situation is.
(b) He is still a terrible judge of character.
(c) His plans for the future are wildly unrealistic.
(d) His love for his parents is stronger than his anger at them.

2. Why does Karl decide to take the train to the racetrack?
(a) He is trying to present himself as well-off.
(b) He is worried that the jobs will fill quickly.
(c) His shoes are already almost worn through.
(d) It is too far away to walk.

3. What does Karl decide is the way to satisfy Brunelda and Delamarche?
(a) Bringing them great quantities of food.
(b) Being as polite and quiet as possible.
(c) Pretending not to notice how often they change their minds.
(d) Anticipating their needs before they ask for something.

4. To whom does the head waiter place a phone call after he fires Karl?
(a) Hotel security.
(b) A cab company.
(c) The head cook.
(d) The hotel manager.

5. According to the stoker, when is it most likely that a person would become a stoker?
(a) When the person has been sent away from home all by themselves.
(b) When the person accidentally meets someone who is already a stoker.
(c) When the person has not really made up their mind about taking the job yet.
(d) When the person is down on their luck and has run out of options.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?

2. Who is the woman that eventually helps Karl get something to eat?

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

4. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?

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

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