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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 apparently affectionate gesture does Pollunder make toward Karl as they drive?
(a) Pollunder ruffles Karl's hair with his hand.
(b) Pollunder strokes Karl's arm as they talk.
(c) Pollunder repeatedly pats Karl's knee.
(d) Pollunder puts his arm around Karl.

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

3. What information do Karl's first remarks to Delamarche and Robinson unintentionally give away?
(a) He is naive and may have resources they can take advantage of.
(b) He is a recent German immigrant with few prospects in life.
(c) He is sociable and genuinely interested in other people.
(d) He is polite and easy-going and will be no trouble to share a room with.

4. What is the stoker's job?
(a) He assists the head chef.
(b) He makes sure the ship is on course.
(c) He carries passenger luggage.
(d) He tends the fire that powers the ship.

5. What does the stoker suggest that Karl should do with his life?
(a) Find work out West.
(b) Join a trade union.
(c) Go back to Europe.
(d) Go to college.

Short Answer Questions

1. What job did Therese perform so well that she caught the head cook's attention and was offered the job of secretary?

2. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?

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

4. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?

5. What does Jakob ask Karl if he has cancelled in preparation for his visit to Pollunder's?

(see the answer key)

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