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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 4: Chapter VI, "The Robinson Affair".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What surprises Delamarche and Robinson about Karl's time in New York?
(a) He learned very little English.
(b) He did not find himself a girlfriend.
(c) He saw almost nothing of the city.
(d) He did not meet any native New Yorkers.

2. What does the civilian man with the bamboo stick keep looking at and then looking at Karl?
(a) A notebook.
(b) The window.
(c) The captain's sword.
(d) A photograph.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What were Delamarche and Robinson doing when they met Brunelda?

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

3. What does the policeman's repetition of Karl's name make Karl think is true?

4. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?

5. What prevents Karl from escaping when he is sent inside to prepare Brunelda's bed for the night?

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