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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 do Karl's thoughts as he prepares to open his trunk for the first time in two months reveal about him?
(a) His plans for the future are wildly unrealistic.
(b) He does not fully understand how precarious his situation is.
(c) His love for his parents is stronger than his anger at them.
(d) He is still a terrible judge of character.

2. What surprises Delamarche and Robinson about Karl's time in New York?
(a) He did not find himself a girlfriend.
(b) He saw almost nothing of the city.
(c) He did not meet any native New Yorkers.
(d) He learned very little English.

3. 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 a recent German immigrant with few prospects in life.
(c) He is naive and may have resources they can take advantage of.
(d) He is sociable and genuinely interested in other people.

4. What happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?
(a) He shouts with joy.
(b) He sees a drowned rat.
(c) He bursts into tears.
(d) He stumbles and almost falls.

5. What does Karl do on his weekly day off?
(a) Plays cards with the other lift boys.
(b) Goes into the city and looks for other work.
(c) Spends time with Therese and the head cook.
(d) Practices his English with Rennel.

Short Answer Questions

1. What makes Karl uncomfortable about the building his uncle lives in?

2. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?

3. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?

4. What do Delamarche and Robinson criticize about Jakob's company?

5. After dinner, what does Karl begin to suspect caused his uncle to be so reluctant about his visit to the Pollunder home?

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