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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 lie does Robinson tell the police officer?
(a) He says that Karl never worked at the Occidental Hotel.
(b) He says that Karl is a student who is boarding with Brunelda.
(c) He says that Karl was not fired from his job at the hotel.
(d) He says that Karl is his brother-in-law who is staying with him.

2. Who is the woman that eventually helps Karl get something to eat?
(a) The desk clerk.
(b) A waitress.
(c) The head cook.
(d) A hotel guest.

3. What comic detail is offered about the head porter's appearance?
(a) His beard is so shiny with wax that it looks as if it is soaking wet.
(b) His uniform hat is so tall that it is continually toppling from his head.
(c) His clothing is so richly decorated that it makes it hard for him to move.
(d) His ears stick out from the sides of his heads like teacup handles.

4. What does the head cook compliment Karl on?
(a) His discretion.
(b) His English.
(c) His manners.
(d) His physique.

5. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?
(a) Jakob intends to make Karl a partner in his buisness.
(b) Jakob is using Karl to heal the rift between himself and Karl's mother.
(c) Jakob is needlessly distant and controlling toward Karl.
(d) Jakob is stern with Karl because he sees Karl's potential.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Delamarche wake Karl in the morning?

2. What does Karl leave behind in the porter's lodge?

3. What does the word "Occidental" mean?

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

5. After dinner, what does Karl begin to suspect caused his uncle to be so reluctant about his visit to the Pollunder home?

(see the answer key)

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