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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. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?
(a) Angry.
(b) Amused.
(c) Comforted.
(d) Frightened.

2. What does Karl leave behind in the porter's lodge?
(a) His suit jacket.
(b) His umbrella.
(c) His hat.
(d) His overcoat.

3. At the hotel, what suggestion of Karl's causes Robinson to begin loudly weeping?
(a) Karl suggests that Robinson should be ashamed of how he has treated Karl.
(b) Karl suggests that Robinson should go to the hospital.
(c) Karl suggests that Delamarche and Robinson are just broke con men.
(d) Karl suggests that Delamarche is still bullying Robinson.

4. Why does Karl expect Robinson to be rougher looking than Delamarche?
(a) Because Delamarche is clearly afraid of Robinson.
(b) Because of the remarks the innkeeper makes about Robinson.
(c) Because of the way Robinson speaks to him.
(d) Because Robinson is Irish, while Delamarche is French.

5. Why is Karl so useful to Therese when she is running errands in the city?
(a) He has a much better sense of direction than Therese does.
(b) He is more confident in dealing with the businesses they enter.
(c) He is able to carry much heavier loads than she can.
(d) He can protect her from the advances of men in the city.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the head cook have Karl's luggage sent?

2. Where does Brunelda say that Karl can sleep when he first arrives at the apartment?

3. After whom is the fictional town of Ramses named?

4. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?

5. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?

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