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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 job did Therese perform so well that she caught the head cook's attention and was offered the job of secretary?
(a) Bargaining with vendors.
(b) Taking inventory.
(c) Arranging napkins.
(d) Lighting candles.

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

3. Why is Karl's uniform wet when he first tries it on?
(a) From the sweat of its previous wearer.
(b) From the coffee the tailor spilled.
(c) From the broken dryer in the hotel laundry.
(d) From the plumbing leak it was used to stop.

4. What geographic error is introduced when the three men turn to look back at New York City?
(a) There is a bridge connecting New York and Boston.
(b) Manhattan is on the mainland.
(c) They are facing West when they see New York.
(d) The Statue of Liberty is in the wrong location.

5. What is the likely intended purpose of the scene with the coffeepot during the morning at the inn?
(a) It is a comical portrayal of life in America.
(b) It reveals Karl's innocence and vulnerability.
(c) It contributes to the inn's eerie atmosphere.
(d) It foreshadows Robinson and Delamarche's thievery.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?

2. What argument does Pollunder give to persuade Jakob to let Karl come for a visit?

3. What does the head cook compliment Karl on?

4. Who is the author of Amerika?

5. When the trio stop for lunch, whose father does Karl hear gossip about?

(see the answer key)

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