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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Where does the head cook have Karl's luggage sent?
(a) To the porter's lodge.
(b) To a nearby boardinghouse.
(c) To Karl's uncle's apartment.
(d) To Brunelda's house.

3. What does Karl decide is the way to satisfy Brunelda and Delamarche?
(a) Bringing them great quantities of food.
(b) Anticipating their needs before they ask for something.
(c) Pretending not to notice how often they change their minds.
(d) Being as polite and quiet as possible.

4. What does Karl do on his weekly day off?
(a) Goes into the city and looks for other work.
(b) Practices his English with Rennel.
(c) Spends time with Therese and the head cook.
(d) Plays cards with the other lift boys.

5. 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.

6. What does Robinson say prevented him and Delamarche from finding work after Karl left them outside the Occidental Hotel?
(a) Delamarche has a criminal record.
(b) Robinson began to feel very ill.
(c) Delamarche was not really interested in working.
(d) Robinson was drinking a great deal.

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

8. At the hotel, what does Robinson blame his illness on?
(a) The polluted city air.
(b) Overly fancy food.
(c) Drinking too much.
(d) The journey from Bunelda's place.

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

10. What do Robinson and Karl tear the apartment apart looking for during Brunelda's bath?
(a) Ribbons.
(b) Perfume.
(c) Money.
(d) A key.

11. What comic detail is offered about the head porter's appearance?
(a) His ears stick out from the sides of his heads like teacup handles.
(b) His clothing is so richly decorated that it makes it hard for him to move.
(c) His beard is so shiny with wax that it looks as if it is soaking wet.
(d) His uniform hat is so tall that it is continually toppling from his head.

12. Why does Karl expect Robinson to be rougher looking than Delamarche?
(a) Because of the remarks the innkeeper makes about Robinson.
(b) Because Robinson is Irish, while Delamarche is French.
(c) Because of the way Robinson speaks to him.
(d) Because Delamarche is clearly afraid of Robinson.

13. When the trio stop for lunch, whose father does Karl hear gossip about?
(a) Klara's.
(b) Jakob's.
(c) Green's.
(d) Mack's.

14. How does Delamarche wake Karl in the morning?
(a) He drops the lid of Karl's trunk.
(b) He tickles Karl under the arm.
(c) He whispers in Karl's ear.
(d) He tips Karl's chair backward.

15. What compliment does Karl offer Therese about her job?
(a) She is good at typing.
(b) She is good at predicting the cook's moods.
(c) She is good at waking people up.
(d) She is good at running errands.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Robinson and Delamarche convince Karl to do with his good suit?

2. Regardless of which dress she has on, what other item of clothing does Brunelda usually wear?

3. What rule does Karl find out he has violated when he returns to his lift after escorting Robinson to the dormitory?

4. What does Karl leave behind in the porter's lodge?

5. Why does the chauffeur ask Karl for money after they arrive at their destination?

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