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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. Why does the chauffeur ask Karl for money after they arrive at their destination?
(a) Because the other lift boys took the money Karl gave them to hire the car with.
(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 he had to wait a long time with Robinson before Karl left the hotel.

2. What do the text's descriptions of New York and its suburbs most emphasize?
(a) Steel, concrete, and glass.
(b) The juxtaposition of people and machinery.
(c) The juxtaposition of rich and poor.
(d) Noise, crowds, and speed.

3. How many offices does Jakob keep in the building he lives in?
(a) 5.
(b) 7.
(c) 2.
(d) 10.

4. When Robinson appears at the hotel, what does Karl see sticking out of Robinson's pocket?
(a) A letter.
(b) A photograph.
(c) A brandy bottle.
(d) A knife.

5. What does the man transporting milk cans keep trying to do?
(a) Tip over the cart.
(b) Get Karl to give him some money.
(c) Get Karl to help him with his work.
(d) Pull Brunelda's cover aside.

Short Answer Questions

1. To whom does the head waiter place a phone call after he fires Karl?

2. What word does the police officer repeatedly use to describe Brunelda on page 262?

3. At what time of day do Karl's English lessons occur?

4. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?

5. What does Robinson tell Karl that Brunelda is talented at?

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