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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XVII: Amalia's Secret and Chapter XVIII: Amalia's Punishment.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the landlady say that Frieda never received gifts from Klamm?
(a) Klamm only gives one gift to a mistress, when she leaves him.
(b) Klamm never gives gifts to his mistresses.
(c) She is not a good enough mistress to deserve gifts.
(d) She never asked for any gifts.

2. Why does the teacher say the offer is a great favor?
(a) The offer was especially requested by Klamm.
(b) The chairman has never offered anyone a job before.
(c) The position is unnecessary.
(d) The position was going to be given to the chairman's brother.

3. Do the people in the house know about K.?
(a) No, they have never heard anything about him.
(b) Yes, but they pretend not to know of him.
(c) Yes, they have heard talk about him.
(d) No, they have only heard vague rumors of a stranger in town.

4. What do the assistants do when K. makes them leave?
(a) Bring drums and trumpets to make noise outside the window.
(b) Leave quietly.
(c) Bang at the windows and doors.
(d) Pull down the curtains and break lamps as they leave.

5. What did Frieda's mother warn her about K.?
(a) That K. was violent and abusive.
(b) That K. was lazy and stubborn.
(c) That K. was drunken and sullen.
(d) That K. was manipulative and ambitious.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who led the family toward Sortini when they saw him approaching?

2. What does K. learn about Klamm's whereabouts?

3. When does K. say he wants to see Klamm?

4. What does the letter praise?

5. Who does K. discover has connections at the Castle?

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