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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. What does the policeman tell Karl he thought Karl was carrying in the cart?
(a) Potatoes.
(b) Coal.
(c) A child.
(d) Old clothes.

2. About how many young men have gathered at the racetrack looking for jobs?
(a) 20.
(b) 30.
(c) 10.
(d) 40.

3. Why are Karl and Robinson sent out to the balcony shortly after they arrive at the apartment?
(a) Brunelda wants private time with Delamarche.
(b) Brunelda wants them to clean the balcony.
(c) Brunelda wants to take a bath.
(d) Brunelda wants to take a nap.

4. What argument does Pollunder give to persuade Jakob to let Karl come for a visit?
(a) Karl will have an opportunity to practice his English.
(b) Karl will have a chance to learn more about the business.
(c) His daughter is looking forward to the visit.
(d) His cook has already prepared dinner for a guest.

5. What does the head cook promise to bring Karl on the day following his firing?
(a) A clean new suit.
(b) The business correspondence manual.
(c) The address of another hotel he can work at.
(d) The money he has left in her safe.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karl calls Klara a "wild cat," what technique is being used?

2. What is Karl's first reaction to seeing the recruitment event of the Theater of Oklahama?

3. At what time of day do Karl's English lessons occur?

4. What do the text's descriptions of New York and its suburbs most emphasize?

5. Who is the woman that eventually helps Karl get something to eat?

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