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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 Robinson and Delamarche convince Karl to do with his good suit?
(a) Leave it in the room at the inn.
(b) Loan it to Delamarche.
(c) Pack it in his trunk.
(d) Sell it to the chambermaid.

2. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?
(a) One of the women from the kitchen told him.
(b) A passenger called "Butterbaum" told him.
(c) He was passing by the office and heard the stoker yelling.
(d) The attendant came to fetch him.

3. What does Klara think Karl's last name is?
(a) Brummer.
(b) Jakob.
(c) Rossmann.
(d) Bendelmayer.

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

5. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?
(a) The way a prince is treated.
(b) The way a dog is treated.
(c) The way a sweetheart is treated.
(d) The way a child is treated.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?

2. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?

3. What compliment does Karl offer Therese about her job?

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

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

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