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 disappoints Karl about his new job?
(a) The only contact he has with the elevator's machinery is pushing a button.
(b) The manual explicitly forbids sleeping in the elevator during slow hours.
(c) He cannot figure out how to polish the elevator brass as well as Rennel does.
(d) He is assigned to an elevator that does not serve the hotel's richer clients.

2. How does Karl's relationship with Rennel show that Karl has not grown much from his experiences?
(a) Karl does not know when Rennel is lying to him.
(b) Karl does not like Rennel because of his nationality.
(c) Karl lets Rennel cheat him out of his salary.
(d) Karl lets Rennel take advantage of him.

3. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?
(a) The hearty breakfasts he is served.
(b) The novelty of having a valet help him dress.
(c) The view of the sunrise from his balcony.
(d) The luxury of his bathtub.

4. What is the main source of lighting at the Pollunder home?
(a) Torches in sconces on the walls.
(b) Lanterns placed next to the walls.
(c) Electric lights.
(d) Servants standing in the hallways with candles.

5. What does the civilian man with the bamboo stick keep looking at and then looking at Karl?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A notebook.
(c) The window.
(d) The captain's sword.