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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VI, "The Robinson Affair".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What gossip starts to go around the Occidental about Rennel?
(a) He is engaged in an inappropriate relationship with a guest.
(b) He is pilfering small items from guests' rooms.
(c) He is really the son of the hotel's owner.
(d) He is about to be promoted to the hotel waitstaff.

2. Why does Delamarche say that the neighborhood he is currently living in is ideal?
(a) It is cheap.
(b) Brunelda's ex-husband is afraid to come there.
(c) It is quiet.
(d) There is a bar across the street.

3. After dinner, what does Karl realize he finds incomprehensible?
(a) The exact nature of his uncle's business.
(b) Social expectations in his new country.
(c) Pollunder's lack of supervision of Klara's activities.
(d) The attitude the Pollunders are now taking toward Green.

4. At what time of day do Karl's English lessons occur?
(a) 10:00 a.m.
(b) 4:00 p.m.
(c) 7:00 a.m.
(d) 8:00 p.m.

5. What articles of Pollunder's clothing fascinate Karl?
(a) His overcoat and scarf.
(b) His cuff links and tie pin.
(c) His waistcoat and watch chain.
(d) His hat and gloves.

Short Answer Questions

1. What causes Karl to have second thoughts about leaving New York?

2. How long is Karl away from his lift when he is taking Robinson to the dormitory?

3. Before Karl will enter the stoker's room, what information does he ask the stoker for?

4. When the trio stop for lunch, whose father does Karl hear gossip about?

5. If the plan to find jobs in Butterford does not work out, what does Robinson suggest they will need to do?

(see the answer key)

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