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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Fragments: "Brunelda's Departure," "At a street corner Karl saw..." and "They traveled for two days...".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprising word does the narrator use on page 261 to describe Brunelda's character when she covers herself to stay out of sight?
(a) Sneaky.
(b) Petulant.
(c) Gracious.
(d) Tactful.

2. How did Jakob find out about why Karl was sent to the United States?
(a) Karl's mother wrote to him.
(b) Johanna Brummer wrote to him.
(c) One of Karl's neighbors wrote to him.
(d) Karl's father wrote to him.

3. What instrument does Karl play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Cello.
(c) Flute.
(d) Piano.

4. When Karl returns to Delamarche and Robinson after getting food at the hotel, what causes him to decide to separate from them and sleep in the hotel?
(a) Their request to hold onto his money for him.
(b) They have moved to another location without telling him.
(c) They have rifled through his trunk.
(d) Their attitude about the food he has brought back.

5. At the hotel, what does Robinson blame his illness on?
(a) Drinking too much.
(b) The journey from Bunelda's place.
(c) Overly fancy food.
(d) The polluted city air.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Karl eating at the end of Chapter V, "At the Occidental Hotel"?

3. What does Karl do on his weekly day off?

4. Who helps Karl bring Brunelda down the stairs?

5. How does Karl's mood change during dinner at the Pollunder's house?

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