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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. Whose holds the job the head porter calls the "most stupid work in the entire hotel" (175)?
(a) The underporters who answer guest questions.
(b) The lift boys.
(c) The errand boys who work for the underporters.
(d) The hotel detectives.

2. To whom does the head waiter place a phone call after he fires Karl?
(a) Hotel security.
(b) The hotel manager.
(c) The head cook.
(d) A cab company.

3. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?
(a) They are offended.
(b) They are puzzled.
(c) They are impressed.
(d) They are amused.

4. Why does Karl expect Robinson to be rougher looking than Delamarche?
(a) Because Robinson is Irish, while Delamarche is French.
(b) Because of the way Robinson speaks to him.
(c) Because of the remarks the innkeeper makes about Robinson.
(d) Because Delamarche is clearly afraid of Robinson.

5. What does Karl do on his weekly day off?
(a) Goes into the city and looks for other work.
(b) Practices his English with Rennel.
(c) Spends time with Therese and the head cook.
(d) Plays cards with the other lift boys.

Short Answer Questions

1. At the hotel, what does Robinson blame his illness on?

2. When Delamarche appears on the street to find out what is happening with the hired car, what is he wearing?

3. As he looks at the photograph of his parents, what decision does Karl reconsider?

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

5. What do Delamarche and Robinson both say their profession is?

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