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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Robinson appears at the Occidental Hotel, what does he tell Karl he buys almost every day?
(a) Clothing.
(b) Books.
(c) Salami.
(d) Brandy.

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

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

4. What job did Therese perform so well that she caught the head cook's attention and was offered the job of secretary?
(a) Taking inventory.
(b) Arranging napkins.
(c) Bargaining with vendors.
(d) Lighting candles.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. At the hotel, what does Robinson blame his illness on?

3. How does Delamarche wake Karl in the morning?

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

5. How does Karl's relationship with Rennel show that Karl has not grown much from his experiences?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Karl's encounter with the policeman in the Ramses suburbs.

2. Describe Brunelda's personality.

3. How does Karl meet Robinson and Delamarche?

4. What grudge does the head porter have against Karl, and how does it underscore the ridiculous labor conditions in the hotel?

5. Explain how Karl ends up losing the photograph of his parents.

6. What does Karl's first sight of Giacomo imply about working conditions in America?

7. What is ironic about Karl getting in trouble for being away from his lift?

8. When Karl is looking through his trunk, what does he realize about the cap he is wearing?

9. Describe the interior of Brunelda's apartment.

10. Describe Robinson's appearance at the Occidental Hotel in Chapter VI, "The Robinson Affair."

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