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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. After whom is the fictional town of Ramses named?
(a) An Arabic mathematician.
(b) A Dutch pirate.
(c) A German prince.
(d) An Egyptian pharaoh.

2. What job did Therese perform so well that she caught the head cook's attention and was offered the job of secretary?
(a) Taking inventory.
(b) Bargaining with vendors.
(c) Lighting candles.
(d) Arranging napkins.

3. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) An intruder.
(b) An accomplice.
(c) A servant.
(d) A child.

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

5. What do Robinson and Karl tear the apartment apart looking for during Brunelda's bath?
(a) A key.
(b) Ribbons.
(c) Perfume.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?

2. What does it mean that the head waiter has a "choleric" temperament?

3. What does the head cook compliment Karl on?

4. What argument does Pollunder give to persuade Jakob to let Karl come for a visit?

5. At the hotel, what does Robinson blame his illness on?

(see the answer key)

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