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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. How long is Karl away from his lift when he is taking Robinson to the dormitory?
(a) 5 minutes.
(b) 8 minutes.
(c) 2 minutes.
(d) 11 minutes.

2. What kind of business does Jakob own?
(a) Shipping and consignment.
(b) Marketing and sales.
(c) Publishing.
(d) Manufacturing.

3. What comic detail is offered about the head porter's appearance?
(a) His ears stick out from the sides of his heads like teacup handles.
(b) His uniform hat is so tall that it is continually toppling from his head.
(c) His beard is so shiny with wax that it looks as if it is soaking wet.
(d) His clothing is so richly decorated that it makes it hard for him to move.

4. What item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?
(a) A pair of woolen socks.
(b) A piece of salami.
(c) A cat's eye marble.
(d) A 10 Pfennig coin.

5. Why does Karl decide to take the train to the racetrack?
(a) It is too far away to walk.
(b) He is trying to present himself as well-off.
(c) His shoes are already almost worn through.
(d) He is worried that the jobs will fill quickly.

Short Answer Questions

1. When asked by the head cook, what age does Karl claim to be?

2. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?

3. Where does the theater's leader sit during the recruiting event?

4. What is the attitude Green takes toward Klara that so offends Karl?

5. What question does the man with the bamboo stick ask Karl?

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