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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 5: Fragments: "Brunelda's Departure," "At a street corner Karl saw..." and "They traveled for two days...".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What prevents Karl from escaping when he is sent inside to prepare Brunelda's bed for the night?
(a) Karl does not know how to get out of the building.
(b) The apartment door is locked.
(c) Robinson is asleep in front of the door.
(d) Delamarche goes inside and keep watch.

2. Why does Pollunder drive down mostly side streets once they reach the suburbs?
(a) The police have set up checkpoints on the main road.
(b) He is looking for an address.
(c) He wants Karl to see more of the area.
(d) The main road is blocked by striking workers.

3. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?
(a) A colorfully embroidered vest.
(b) An imperial frock coat.
(c) A kitchen maid's apron.
(d) Grey leather trousers.

4. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?
(a) Jakob intends to make Karl a partner in his buisness.
(b) Jakob is needlessly distant and controlling toward Karl.
(c) Jakob is stern with Karl because he sees Karl's potential.
(d) Jakob is using Karl to heal the rift between himself and Karl's mother.

5. What job is Karl initially hired to do?
(a) Musician.
(b) Cook.
(c) Engineer.
(d) Actor.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Karl say he last worked?

2. What does Karl ask Pollunder about on the drive out to the country?

3. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?

4. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?

5. Where does the theater's leader sit during the recruiting event?

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