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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 3: Chapter IV, "The March to Ramses," and Chapter V, "At the Occidental Hotel".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When asked by the head cook, what age does Karl claim to be?
(a) 19.
(b) 21.
(c) 15.
(d) 17.

3. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?
(a) His walking stick.
(b) His umbrella.
(c) His trunk.
(d) His hat.

4. What information do Karl's first remarks to Delamarche and Robinson unintentionally give away?
(a) He is sociable and genuinely interested in other people.
(b) He is polite and easy-going and will be no trouble to share a room with.
(c) He is a recent German immigrant with few prospects in life.
(d) He is naive and may have resources they can take advantage of.

5. How many offices does Jakob keep in the building he lives in?
(a) 7.
(b) 5.
(c) 10.
(d) 2.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?

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

4. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?

5. Which word best characterizes the stoker's explanation to the captain of his grievances against Schubal?

(see the answer key)

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