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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. When the trio stop for lunch, whose father does Karl hear gossip about?
(a) Jakob's.
(b) Mack's.
(c) Green's.
(d) Klara's.

2. What does the stoker suggest that Karl should do with his life?
(a) Go to college.
(b) Find work out West.
(c) Go back to Europe.
(d) Join a trade union.

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

4. What feature of his mother's face does Karl focus on in the photograph of her and his father?
(a) Her furrowed brow.
(b) Her sharp eyes.
(c) Her forced smile.
(d) Her clenched fist.

5. What is the main source of lighting at the Pollunder home?
(a) Torches in sconces on the walls.
(b) Lanterns placed next to the walls.
(c) Servants standing in the hallways with candles.
(d) Electric lights.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Therese originally from?

2. Why is Karl so useful to Therese when she is running errands in the city?

3. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?

4. By the time dinner is over, how does Karl feel about Klara?

5. What has the servant woman named the child that she alleges Karl fathered?

(see the answer key)

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