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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 Karl decide is the way to satisfy Brunelda and Delamarche?
(a) Pretending not to notice how often they change their minds.
(b) Bringing them great quantities of food.
(c) Being as polite and quiet as possible.
(d) Anticipating their needs before they ask for something.

2. What feature of his mother's face does Karl focus on in the photograph of her and his father?
(a) Her sharp eyes.
(b) Her forced smile.
(c) Her furrowed brow.
(d) Her clenched fist.

3. Why does Pollunder drive down mostly side streets once they reach the suburbs?
(a) He is looking for an address.
(b) The main road is blocked by striking workers.
(c) He wants Karl to see more of the area.
(d) The police have set up checkpoints on the main road.

4. What does the head cook tell Karl that he does not "seem the type" for?
(a) Studying at a university.
(b) Working at a menial job.
(c) Deserting his companions.
(d) Wandering around the country.

5. At the hotel, what suggestion of Karl's causes Robinson to begin loudly weeping?
(a) Karl suggests that Delamarche is still bullying Robinson.
(b) Karl suggests that Robinson should be ashamed of how he has treated Karl.
(c) Karl suggests that Delamarche and Robinson are just broke con men.
(d) Karl suggests that Robinson should go to the hospital.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?

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

3. Where does the head cook have Karl's luggage sent?

4. What lie does Robinson tell the police officer?

5. When asked by the head cook, what age does Karl claim to be?

(see the answer key)

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