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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. In the office, to whom does Karl show his passport?
(a) The attendant.
(b) The captain.
(c) The chief bursar.
(d) The American port authorities.

2. What does Karl leave behind in the porter's lodge?
(a) His suit jacket.
(b) His overcoat.
(c) His umbrella.
(d) His hat.

3. What is the cause of the crowd gathering in the street outside the apartment on the first night that Karl spends there?
(a) A holiday parade.
(b) A political rally.
(c) A boxing match.
(d) A steelworker's strike.

4. What characteristic of the theater and of Oklahama itself does Karl's female friend repeatedly stress?
(a) Inclusiveness.
(b) Size.
(c) Generosity.
(d) Beauty.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?

2. When Karl imagines that his visit to the Pollunders might become "the turning point in his relationship with his uncle," what techniques are being used (57)?

3. What does Jakob ask Karl if he has cancelled in preparation for his visit to Pollunder's?

4. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?

5. What lie does Robinson tell the police officer?

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