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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 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) His love for his parents is stronger than his anger at them.
(c) His plans for the future are wildly unrealistic.
(d) He is still a terrible judge of character.

2. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?
(a) Grey leather trousers.
(b) A colorfully embroidered vest.
(c) An imperial frock coat.
(d) A kitchen maid's apron.

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

4. What does the civilian man with the bamboo stick keep looking at and then looking at Karl?
(a) A notebook.
(b) A photograph.
(c) The captain's sword.
(d) The window.

5. Why is Karl's uniform wet when he first tries it on?
(a) From the plumbing leak it was used to stop.
(b) From the coffee the tailor spilled.
(c) From the sweat of its previous wearer.
(d) From the broken dryer in the hotel laundry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Karl's relationship with Rennel show that Karl has not grown much from his experiences?

3. What do Robinson and Delamarche convince Karl to do with his good suit?

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

5. Besides the letter and his trunk, what else does Pollunder give Karl?

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