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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter IV, "The March to Ramses," and Chapter V, "At the Occidental Hotel".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Jakob ask Karl if he has cancelled in preparation for his visit to Pollunder's?
(a) His English lesson.
(b) His music lesson.
(c) His riding lesson.
(d) His etiquette lesson.

2. As he looks at the photograph of his parents, what decision does Karl reconsider?
(a) Taking a shared room at the inn.
(b) Coming to America.
(c) The visit to Pollunder's.
(d) Refusing to write home.

3. When asked by the head cook, what age does Karl claim to be?
(a) 17.
(b) 15.
(c) 21.
(d) 19.

4. What book does Karl's trunk contain?
(a) Karl's journal.
(b) A photo album from his childhood.
(c) A volume of Rilke's poems.
(d) The Bible.

5. Why is Karl so useful to Therese when she is running errands in the city?
(a) He is able to carry much heavier loads than she can.
(b) He is more confident in dealing with the businesses they enter.
(c) He can protect her from the advances of men in the city.
(d) He has a much better sense of direction than Therese does.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?

2. What does the stoker suggest that Karl should do with his life?

3. What are the "gilded caryatids" on the door outside the office (10)?

4. To what city does Green want to send Karl?

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

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