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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 are the "gilded caryatids" on the door outside the office (10)?
(a) Decorative rivets made of solid gold.
(b) Sculptures of women covered in gold.
(c) Narrow columns that hold up the lintel.
(d) Ornamental flowers carved into the wood.

2. What criticism of Schubal does the captain make?
(a) Schubal needs to learn to speak better German.
(b) Schubal is often missing from his station.
(c) Schubal is rumored to favor Slovaks and Romanians.
(d) Schubal is becoming too independent.

3. How did Jakob find out about why Karl was sent to the United States?
(a) One of Karl's neighbors wrote to him.
(b) Karl's father wrote to him.
(c) Johanna Brummer wrote to him.
(d) Karl's mother wrote to him.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karl ask Pollunder about on the drive out to the country?

2. Who is the woman that eventually helps Karl get something to eat?

3. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?

4. What articles of Pollunder's clothing fascinate Karl?

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

(see the answer key)

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