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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 job did Therese perform so well that she caught the head cook's attention and was offered the job of secretary?
(a) Arranging napkins.
(b) Taking inventory.
(c) Bargaining with vendors.
(d) Lighting candles.

2. What is the name of Karl's riding companion?
(a) Josef.
(b) Kurt.
(c) Mak.
(d) Otto.

3. What makes Karl uncomfortable about the building his uncle lives in?
(a) The other tenants.
(b) All of the large windows.
(c) It is made of steel.
(d) The way sound echoes.

4. At what time of day do Karl's English lessons occur?
(a) 7:00 a.m.
(b) 10:00 a.m.
(c) 4:00 p.m.
(d) 8:00 p.m.

5. What does Jakob ask Karl if he has cancelled in preparation for his visit to Pollunder's?
(a) His riding lesson.
(b) His music lesson.
(c) His English lesson.
(d) His etiquette lesson.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of Amerika?

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

3. What does Klara think Karl's last name is?

4. What compliment does Karl offer Therese about her job?

5. How did Jakob find out about why Karl was sent to the United States?

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