This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Fragments: "Brunelda's Departure," "At a street corner Karl saw..." and "They traveled for two days...".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Besides the possible pay and the difficulty of getting other work, what reason does Robinson give for why Karl should accept the job?
(a) Delamarche will protect Karl from the police.
(b) Karl will get to be near Brunelda all the time.
(c) The food and drink supplied by the landlady are wonderful.
(d) It will please Delamarche and improve his mood.

2. What does the word "Occidental" mean?
(a) Of foreign origin, exotic.
(b) Having to do with the West.
(c) An irregular, eight-sided shape.
(d) Containing sharp ridges.

3. What does Karl first notice about Klara when he sees her in the light?
(a) The redness of her lips.
(b) The lace at the throat of her dress.
(c) How large the pupils of her eyes are.
(d) The bruise on her cheek.

4. What do Delamarche and Robinson criticize about Jakob's company?
(a) Its environmental impact.
(b) Its price gouging.
(c) Its bribery of officials.
(d) Its labor practices.

5. What does Karl decide is the way to satisfy Brunelda and Delamarche?
(a) Being as polite and quiet as possible.
(b) Pretending not to notice how often they change their minds.
(c) Anticipating their needs before they ask for something.
(d) Bringing them great quantities of food.