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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 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.

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

3. Why does Karl expect Robinson to be rougher looking than Delamarche?
(a) Because of the remarks the innkeeper makes about Robinson.
(b) Because Delamarche is clearly afraid of Robinson.
(c) Because Robinson is Irish, while Delamarche is French.
(d) Because of the way Robinson speaks to him.

4. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?
(a) They are puzzled.
(b) They are impressed.
(c) They are amused.
(d) They are offended.

5. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) A servant.
(b) A child.
(c) An intruder.
(d) An accomplice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Jakob insist that Karl be home in the morning in time to do?

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

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

4. What does Karl ask Pollunder about on the drive out to the country?

5. What criticism of Schubal does the captain make?

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