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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 happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?
(a) He bursts into tears.
(b) He shouts with joy.
(c) He sees a drowned rat.
(d) He stumbles and almost falls.

2. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?
(a) Karl already told Pollunder that he did not have time for the visit.
(b) In his invitation, Pollunder mentioned a visit over the holidays.
(c) Jakob clearly refused permission for the visit.
(d) No date for the visit was ever discussed.

3. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?
(a) The cozy warmth of his parents' home in Germany.
(b) The sprawling interior of the ship he traveled to America on.
(c) Families on the east side of the city who live crowded together in one room.
(d) The many floors of offices in his uncle's building.

4. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?
(a) Karl makes an insulting remark about the renovations of the house.
(b) Karl wants to stop to see his bedroom.
(c) Karl does not want to go into Klara's bedroom.
(d) Klara insults Karl's ability to speak and understand English.

5. What is the name of Karl's riding companion?
(a) Kurt.
(b) Josef.
(c) Mak.
(d) Otto.

Short Answer Questions

1. After whom is the fictional town of Ramses named?

2. What does the head cook compliment Karl on?

3. What job did Therese perform so well that she caught the head cook's attention and was offered the job of secretary?

4. When Karl first looks up at the balcony after he arrives, what does he notice about Delamarche?

5. What criticism of Schubal does the captain make?

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