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

2. At what time of day do Karl's English lessons occur?
(a) 8:00 p.m.
(b) 10:00 a.m.
(c) 7:00 a.m.
(d) 4:00 p.m.

3. Regardless of which dress she has on, what other item of clothing does Brunelda usually wear?
(a) A pair of white wool socks.
(b) A fox fur stole.
(c) A pair of men's slippers.
(d) A red hat with cardinal feathers.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does the word "Occidental" mean?

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

3. What prevents Karl from escaping when he is sent inside to prepare Brunelda's bed for the night?

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

5. Why are Karl and Robinson sent out to the balcony shortly after they arrive at the apartment?

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