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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 geographic error is introduced when the three men turn to look back at New York City?
(a) Manhattan is on the mainland.
(b) The Statue of Liberty is in the wrong location.
(c) They are facing West when they see New York.
(d) There is a bridge connecting New York and Boston.

2. By the time dinner is over, how does Karl feel about Klara?
(a) He thinks she is more cunning and capable than she pretends.
(b) He thinks she is beautiful, but he has no interest in her.
(c) He thinks she has good manners but a bad heart.
(d) He thinks she is being taken advantage of by the men in her life.

3. What item of his does Karl expect to find in the dining room?
(a) His pocket watch.
(b) His hat.
(c) His gloves.
(d) His umbrella.

4. What does Robinson tell Karl that Brunelda is talented at?
(a) Dancing.
(b) Cooking.
(c) Singing.
(d) Sewing.

5. What does the word "Occidental" mean?
(a) Of foreign origin, exotic.
(b) Containing sharp ridges.
(c) An irregular, eight-sided shape.
(d) Having to do with the West.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karl returns to Delamarche and Robinson after getting food at the hotel, what causes him to decide to separate from them and sleep in the hotel?

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

3. What rule does Karl find out he has violated when he returns to his lift after escorting Robinson to the dormitory?

4. What does Karl ask Pollunder about on the drive out to the country?

5. What job did Therese perform so well that she caught the head cook's attention and was offered the job of secretary?

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