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 does Therese try to make Karl promise her?
(a) That he will not speak to Delamarche again.
(b) That he will ask the head waiter about a promotion.
(c) That he will not leave the Occidental without her.
(d) That he will study harder for the business correspondence course.

2. What do Delamarche and Robinson both say their profession is?
(a) Construction worker.
(b) Dockworker.
(c) Truck driver.
(d) Locksmith.

3. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?
(a) Jakob is needlessly distant and controlling toward Karl.
(b) Jakob intends to make Karl a partner in his buisness.
(c) Jakob is using Karl to heal the rift between himself and Karl's mother.
(d) Jakob is stern with Karl because he sees Karl's potential.

4. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) His opinion that Jakob wastes a great deal of money on Karl.
(b) His dislike of Karl's table manners and general knowledge of American etiquette.
(c) How inconvenient it is to have had to come all the way out to the country.
(d) How surprising it is that Jakob allowed Karl to visit.

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