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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. Regardless of which dress she has on, what other item of clothing does Brunelda usually wear?
(a) A fox fur stole.
(b) A pair of white wool socks.
(c) A red hat with cardinal feathers.
(d) A pair of men's slippers.

2. From context clues, what can logically be inferred about what Brunelda's neighbor is studying?
(a) He is studying engineering.
(b) He is studying business.
(c) He is studying law.
(d) He is studying medicine.

3. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?
(a) Karl wants to stop to see his bedroom.
(b) Karl does not want to go into Klara's bedroom.
(c) Karl makes an insulting remark about the renovations of the house.
(d) Klara insults Karl's ability to speak and understand English.

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

5. Where are applicants first screened for admission to jobs at the theater?
(a) In a racetrack betting booth.
(b) In the racetrack's judges' stand.
(c) In the racetrack's ticket booth.
(d) At the racetrack's finish line.

Short Answer Questions

1. About how many young men have gathered at the racetrack looking for jobs?

2. How does Brunelda behave during the trip down the stairs?

3. What is implied by Karl's reaction to the poster advertising jobs?

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

5. As he looks at the photograph of his parents, what decision does Karl reconsider?

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