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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How was Amalia's father punished for her disobedience?
(a) He was ignored by all his coworkers.
(b) He was given extra work to do every night.
(c) His diploma was taken away.
(d) He was demoted.

2. Why does K. go to see Barnabas in Chapter XV?
(a) Because he suspects that Barnabas knows a secret way to get to Klamm.
(b) Because he hasn't heard from Barnabas about his message to Klamm.
(c) Because he has a new message for Barnabas to deliver.
(d) Because he wants to hire Barnabas to do a secret errand.

3. What did Amalia do with Sortini's letter?
(a) Burn it.
(b) Tear it up.
(c) Bury it.
(d) Throw it into the street.

4. What does K. say about his plan in dealing with Hans?
(a) Both he and Hans will benefit from it.
(b) He doesn't mind harming Hans, as long as he gets what he wants.
(c) K. will be the winner from the plan, and at least Hans will not lose anything.
(d) Hans will be the winner from the plan, and at least K. will not lose anything.

5. Who controlled the family's response to being ostracized by the community?
(a) The father.
(b) The mother.
(c) Olga.
(d) Amalia.

6. What does Buergel do when K. stumbles into his room?
(a) He calls security.
(b) He invites K. in.
(c) He calls down to the inn's owner.
(d) He yells at K.

7. What does K. do when he sees Frieda?
(a) Slaps her face.
(b) Ignores her.
(c) Runs to her and embraces her.
(d) Shakes her hand coldly.

8. What does Frieda think K. might be using her for?
(a) To get to Klamm.
(b) To get accepted by the local families.
(c) To get money.
(d) To get revenge.

9. Who is Galater?
(a) Klamm's uncle.
(b) Klamm's new secretary.
(c) Klamm's substitute.
(d) Klamm's boss.

10. How effective is bribing Castle officials?
(a) Ineffective but tolerated.
(b) Effective, if the bribe is given to the right official.
(c) Ineffective and usually resulting in criminal prosecution.
(d) Effective, if the bribe is large enough.

11. What is the relationship between Schwarzer and Gisa?
(a) Schwarzer is Gisa's enemy.
(b) Schwazer is Gisa's employer.
(c) Schwarzer is courting Gisa.
(d) Schwarzer is like a brother to Gisa.

12. Why does Hans think his father might be sympathetic toward K.?
(a) Hans' father also wants to see Klamm.
(b) Hans' father is a land surveyor like K.
(c) Hans' father was once a stranger in the village.
(d) Hans' father wanted to summon a land surveyor.

13. What does K. do while listening to Buergel?
(a) He paces madly.
(b) He taps his foot incessantly.
(c) He twiddle his thumbs.
(d) He falls asleep.

14. Why does Barnabas want the job of messenger?
(a) For the status it brings.
(b) For the money it brings.
(c) Because he is endebted to Klamm.
(d) For the chance to overhear conversations.

15. Who does Olga believe is the source of their misfortune?
(a) Sortini.
(b) Sortini's servant.
(c) Klamm.
(d) The fire department.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the family looking at when Sortini approached Amalia?

2. Does Frieda come back to K. at the end of Chapter XXII?

3. Who was the first letter that Barnabas delivered sent to?

4. What was the family's response to being ostracized by the community?

5. What does Frieda think of K.'s conversation with Hans?

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