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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 first prompted Delamarche to think of getting Karl to come work as Brunelda's servant?
(a) He found the photograph that he stole from Karl.
(b) Robinson threatened to quit if he did not get some help.
(c) Rennel suggested it and explained how to get Karl fired.
(d) The apartment was getting too dirty.

2. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?
(a) He is a state senator.
(b) He is a United States Congressman.
(c) He is a baron.
(d) He is an earl.

3. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) How surprising it is that Jakob allowed Karl to visit.
(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) His opinion that Jakob wastes a great deal of money on Karl.

4. To whom does the head waiter place a phone call after he fires Karl?
(a) A cab company.
(b) Hotel security.
(c) The hotel manager.
(d) The head cook.

5. What item of his does Karl expect to find in the dining room?
(a) His gloves.
(b) His pocket watch.
(c) His hat.
(d) His umbrella.

Short Answer Questions

1. What instrument does Karl play?

2. What item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?

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

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

5. What does Robinson tell Karl that Brunelda is talented at?

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