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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. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?
(a) Jakob is needlessly distant and controlling toward Karl.
(b) Jakob intends to make Karl a partner in his buisness.
(c) Jakob is stern with Karl because he sees Karl's potential.
(d) Jakob is using Karl to heal the rift between himself and Karl's mother.

2. How does Karl almost fall from a window at the Pollunder house?
(a) He leans out to see a bird.
(b) He loses his way in a dark hallway.
(c) He leans out to hear a train.
(d) Klara pushes him.

3. What is one of the stoker's chief complaints about Schubal?
(a) Schubal drinks on the job.
(b) Schubal is a Roman Catholic.
(c) Schubal is Romanian.
(d) Schubal has a criminal record.

4. What does the word "Occidental" mean?
(a) Of foreign origin, exotic.
(b) Containing sharp ridges.
(c) Having to do with the West.
(d) An irregular, eight-sided shape.

5. When he is in the office talking with the head waiter and the head porter, what does Karl believe is the cause of most of their accusations against him?
(a) Concern for the hotel's reputation.
(b) Mistaken identity.
(c) Rumors started by Rennel.
(d) Jealousy over the head cook's favoritism.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To whom does the head waiter place a phone call after he fires Karl?

3. What does Karl ask Pollunder about on the drive out to the country?

4. What geographic error is introduced when the three men turn to look back at New York City?

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

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