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

2. What does Robinson say prevented him and Delamarche from finding work after Karl left them outside the Occidental Hotel?
(a) Delamarche has a criminal record.
(b) Delamarche was not really interested in working.
(c) Robinson began to feel very ill.
(d) Robinson was drinking a great deal.

3. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) An intruder.
(b) A child.
(c) An accomplice.
(d) A servant.

4. What information do Karl's first remarks to Delamarche and Robinson unintentionally give away?
(a) He is polite and easy-going and will be no trouble to share a room with.
(b) He is sociable and genuinely interested in other people.
(c) He is naive and may have resources they can take advantage of.
(d) He is a recent German immigrant with few prospects in life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes it so difficult for Karl to get a meal for himself and his companions at the Occidental Hotel?

2. What apparently affectionate gesture does Pollunder make toward Karl as they drive?

3. What lie does Robinson tell the police officer?

4. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?

5. Why does Karl expect Robinson to be rougher looking than Delamarche?

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