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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. On the night that Robinson comes to the hotel, where is Rennel?
(a) With Delamarche.
(b) In the dormitory.
(c) In a bar in Ramses.
(d) Working at his lift.

2. What feature of his mother's face does Karl focus on in the photograph of her and his father?
(a) Her furrowed brow.
(b) Her forced smile.
(c) Her clenched fist.
(d) Her sharp eyes.

3. What does the stoker suggest that Karl should do with his life?
(a) Go to college.
(b) Find work out West.
(c) Join a trade union.
(d) Go back to Europe.

4. When Karl returns to his uncle's office after gathering his things for the visit, what causes him to think his uncle is angry?
(a) His uncle does not look him in the eye.
(b) His uncle's face is red, as if he has been shouting.
(c) His uncle is tapping his hands against his knees repeatedly.
(d) His uncle has already left the room.

5. What does Robinson tell Karl that Brunelda is talented at?
(a) Sewing.
(b) Dancing.
(c) Cooking.
(d) Singing.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Which word best characterizes the stoker's explanation to the captain of his grievances against Schubal?

3. Besides the possible pay and the difficulty of getting other work, what reason does Robinson give for why Karl should accept the job?

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

5. According to the stoker, when is it most likely that a person would become a stoker?

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