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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. Why is Karl so useful to Therese when she is running errands in the city?
(a) He is more confident in dealing with the businesses they enter.
(b) He is able to carry much heavier loads than she can.
(c) He can protect her from the advances of men in the city.
(d) He has a much better sense of direction than Therese does.

2. What job did Therese perform so well that she caught the head cook's attention and was offered the job of secretary?
(a) Taking inventory.
(b) Arranging napkins.
(c) Bargaining with vendors.
(d) Lighting candles.

3. At the hotel, what suggestion of Karl's causes Robinson to begin loudly weeping?
(a) Karl suggests that Delamarche is still bullying Robinson.
(b) Karl suggests that Robinson should be ashamed of how he has treated Karl.
(c) Karl suggests that Delamarche and Robinson are just broke con men.
(d) Karl suggests that Robinson should go to the hospital.

4. When Robinson appears at the hotel, what does Karl see sticking out of Robinson's pocket?
(a) A brandy bottle.
(b) A letter.
(c) A photograph.
(d) A knife.

5. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?
(a) His walking stick.
(b) His trunk.
(c) His umbrella.
(d) His hat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where is Therese originally from?

2. Why does Karl expect Robinson to be rougher looking than Delamarche?

3. To what city does Green want to send Karl?

4. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?

5. What comic detail is offered about the head porter's appearance?

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