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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. After dinner, what does Karl realize he finds incomprehensible?
(a) The exact nature of his uncle's business.
(b) Social expectations in his new country.
(c) The attitude the Pollunders are now taking toward Green.
(d) Pollunder's lack of supervision of Klara's activities.

2. Besides the letter and his trunk, what else does Pollunder give Karl?
(a) A cap.
(b) A business card.
(c) Money.
(d) A pen.

3. What is the significance of the lift boy that passes Karl and Robinson while Karl is sneaking Robinson into the dormitory?
(a) He has been called to clean the light shaft.
(b) He has been called to cover Karl's lift.
(c) He is running from the fight in the dormitory.
(d) He has a message for the head waiter.

4. How does Delamarche wake Karl in the morning?
(a) He whispers in Karl's ear.
(b) He tickles Karl under the arm.
(c) He drops the lid of Karl's trunk.
(d) He tips Karl's chair backward.

5. How did one of Brunelda's former servants lose his front tooth?
(a) Brunelda threw a hot water bottle at him.
(b) Delamarche punched him in the face.
(c) He tripped over Brunelda's little dog.
(d) Brunelda's ex-husband shoved him into a wall.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of business does Jakob own?

2. What geographic error is introduced when the three men turn to look back at New York City?

3. What does the policeman's repetition of Karl's name make Karl think is true?

4. How long is Karl away from his lift when he is taking Robinson to the dormitory?

5. What articles of Pollunder's clothing fascinate Karl?

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