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 Therese confide in Karl that she asks him to keep secret from the head cook?
(a) She intends to leave the Occidental Hotel as soon as she finds another job.
(b) The head cook reminds her of her deceased mother.
(c) She thinks it might be better if she went back to working in the kitchen.
(d) That she really only enjoys her job when she is on errands in the city.

2. Which detail most clearly supports the idea that the stoker is nervous about going to the office?
(a) His attempt to kick the rat in the corridor.
(b) The picture he takes from the wall and puts in his pocket.
(c) His remarks to Line in the kitchen.
(d) The way he grabs Karl's hand to pull him out the door.

3. What item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?
(a) A 10 Pfennig coin.
(b) A piece of salami.
(c) A pair of woolen socks.
(d) A cat's eye marble.

4. What sign does Karl notice that causes him to feel he needs to intervene in the stoker's explanation?
(a) The men in the office are growing restless.
(b) The captain's face is starting to look angry.
(c) The attendant has gone out to fetch someone.
(d) The stoker is becoming too upset to continue speaking.

5. How does Karl's relationship with Rennel show that Karl has not grown much from his experiences?
(a) Karl lets Rennel take advantage of him.
(b) Karl does not know when Rennel is lying to him.
(c) Karl lets Rennel cheat him out of his salary.
(d) Karl does not like Rennel because of his nationality.