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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 does Klara think Karl's last name is?
(a) Bendelmayer.
(b) Rossmann.
(c) Brummer.
(d) Jakob.

2. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?
(a) 18.
(b) 19.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

3. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?
(a) The sprawling interior of the ship he traveled to America on.
(b) The cozy warmth of his parents' home in Germany.
(c) The many floors of offices in his uncle's building.
(d) Families on the east side of the city who live crowded together in one room.

4. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?
(a) The way a sweetheart is treated.
(b) The way a prince is treated.
(c) The way a dog is treated.
(d) The way a child is treated.

5. Which detail most clearly supports the idea that the stoker is nervous about going to the office?
(a) The way he grabs Karl's hand to pull him out the door.
(b) His remarks to Line in the kitchen.
(c) The picture he takes from the wall and puts in his pocket.
(d) His attempt to kick the rat in the corridor.

Short Answer Questions

1. After dinner, what does Karl begin to suspect caused his uncle to be so reluctant about his visit to the Pollunder home?

2. When Karl calls Klara a "wild cat," what technique is being used?

3. What job did Therese perform so well that she caught the head cook's attention and was offered the job of secretary?

4. When Karl returns to his uncle's office after gathering his things for the visit, what causes him to think his uncle is angry?

5. What makes Karl uncomfortable about the building his uncle lives in?

(see the answer key)

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