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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 book does Karl's trunk contain?
(a) A photo album from his childhood.
(b) A volume of Rilke's poems.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Karl's journal.

2. What kind of business does Jakob own?
(a) Marketing and sales.
(b) Publishing.
(c) Shipping and consignment.
(d) Manufacturing.

3. If the plan to find jobs in Butterford does not work out, what does Robinson suggest they will need to do?
(a) Go to Boston and find work on a fishing boat.
(b) Go back to New York and work for Jakob.
(c) Go to California and pan for gold.
(d) Go to Chicago and work in a slaughterhouse.

4. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?
(a) Grey leather trousers.
(b) A colorfully embroidered vest.
(c) A kitchen maid's apron.
(d) An imperial frock coat.

5. What sign does Karl notice that causes him to feel he needs to intervene in the stoker's explanation?
(a) The attendant has gone out to fetch someone.
(b) The men in the office are growing restless.
(c) The captain's face is starting to look angry.
(d) The stoker is becoming too upset to continue speaking.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?

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

3. What causes Karl to have second thoughts about leaving New York?

4. Why does Karl expect Robinson to be rougher looking than Delamarche?

5. What do Delamarche and Robinson criticize about Jakob's company?

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