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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 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.

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

3. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?
(a) A passenger called "Butterbaum" told him.
(b) The attendant came to fetch him.
(c) He was passing by the office and heard the stoker yelling.
(d) One of the women from the kitchen told him.

4. Why does the chauffeur ask Karl for money after they arrive at their destination?
(a) Because he had to wait a long time with Robinson before Karl left the hotel.
(b) Because he will have to pay to clean the car after having Robinson in it.
(c) Because Robinson promised him a handsome tip if he got to their destination quickly.
(d) Because the other lift boys took the money Karl gave them to hire the car with.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Karl eating at the end of Chapter V, "At the Occidental Hotel"?

2. How did one of Brunelda's former servants lose his front tooth?

3. What do Delamarche and Robinson both say their profession is?

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

5. What is the attitude Green takes toward Klara that so offends Karl?

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