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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XIX: Petitioning and Chapter XX: Olga's Plans.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When K. lights a match, who does he startle?
(a) Pepi.
(b) Artur.
(c) Frieda.
(d) Olga.

2. Why does Hans think his father might be sympathetic toward K.?
(a) Hans' father was once a stranger in the village.
(b) Hans' father wanted to summon a land surveyor.
(c) Hans' father is a land surveyor like K.
(d) Hans' father also wants to see Klamm.

3. What is K.'s first reaction to the job offer?
(a) He negotiates for better pay.
(b) He says he'll have to think about it.
(c) He refuses it.
(d) He accepts it.

4. What does Frieda say that K. wants from Hans' family?
(a) A place to stay for free.
(b) Money.
(c) Access to the Castle.
(d) Friendship.

5. How effective is bribing Castle officials?
(a) Ineffective but tolerated.
(b) Ineffective and usually resulting in criminal prosecution.
(c) Effective, if the bribe is large enough.
(d) Effective, if the bribe is given to the right official.

Short Answer Questions

1. What position does the chairman offer to K.?

2. Who knocks on K.'s door at the beginning of Chapter XIII?

3. How does the teacher know about K.'s conversation with the chairman?

4. Where is the teacher waiting for K.?

5. What does Frieda think of K.'s conversation with Hans?

(see the answer key)

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