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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. To whom does the head waiter place a phone call after he fires Karl?
(a) Hotel security.
(b) The head cook.
(c) A cab company.
(d) The hotel manager.

2. After whom is the fictional town of Ramses named?
(a) An Egyptian pharaoh.
(b) An Arabic mathematician.
(c) A Dutch pirate.
(d) A German prince.

3. On page 271, what does Karl's female friend tell him after she hears him play an instrument?
(a) "You play so poorly."
(b) "You're an artist."
(c) "What a clamor!"
(d) "Don't spoil the chorus."

4. What feature of his mother's face does Karl focus on in the photograph of her and his father?
(a) Her clenched fist.
(b) Her forced smile.
(c) Her sharp eyes.
(d) Her furrowed brow.

5. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?
(a) Jakob is stern with Karl because he sees Karl's potential.
(b) Jakob is needlessly distant and controlling toward Karl.
(c) Jakob is using Karl to heal the rift between himself and Karl's mother.
(d) Jakob intends to make Karl a partner in his buisness.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Karl's uniform wet when he first tries it on?

2. Where is Therese originally from?

3. What criticism of Schubal does the captain make?

4. What does Brunelda cover herself with as she and Karl go through the streets?

5. Besides the possible pay and the difficulty of getting other work, what reason does Robinson give for why Karl should accept the job?

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