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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 does it mean that the head waiter has a "choleric" temperament?
(a) He is cold and cynical.
(b) He processes information slowly.
(c) He has a hot temper.
(d) He is easily confused.

2. What makes it so difficult for Karl to get a meal for himself and his companions at the Occidental Hotel?
(a) It is a large hotel with a confusing layout.
(b) It is overwhelmingly crowded.
(c) He cannot find his money.
(d) He is mistaken for waitstaff.

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

4. How does Karl's relationship with Rennel show that Karl has not grown much from his experiences?
(a) Karl lets Rennel take advantage of him.
(b) Karl does not like Rennel because of his nationality.
(c) Karl lets Rennel cheat him out of his salary.
(d) Karl does not know when Rennel is lying to him.

5. From context clues, what can logically be inferred about what Brunelda's neighbor is studying?
(a) He is studying business.
(b) He is studying law.
(c) He is studying medicine.
(d) He is studying engineering.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Karl's mood change during dinner at the Pollunder's house?

2. What gossip starts to go around the Occidental about Rennel?

3. What do Robinson and Delamarche convince Karl to do with his good suit?

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

5. What does Robinson say prevented him and Delamarche from finding work after Karl left them outside the Occidental Hotel?

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