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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter XV: At Amalia's and Chapter XVI.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What color hair does Frieda have?
(a) Red.
(b) Black.
(c) Brown.
(d) Blond.

2. Why does Barnabas want the job of messenger?
(a) For the money it brings.
(b) For the status it brings.
(c) Because he is endebted to Klamm.
(d) For the chance to overhear conversations.

3. What does the landlady say about Barnabas' family?
(a) They are unfriendly.
(b) They have a bad reputation.
(c) They won't talk to Frieda.
(d) They are snobs.

4. What photo does the landlady show K.?
(a) A photo of Frieda as a young girl.
(b) A photo of her husband as a young man.
(c) A photo of herself as a young girl.
(d) A photo of a messenger Klamm sent to her long ago.

5. What does K. say about attempts to communicate through intermediaries?
(a) They enhance communication.
(b) They are inefficient.
(c) They work in his favor.
(d) They are failures.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does K. fear appearing, if the landlady is refused permission for K. to meet Klamm?

2. What does the letter praise?

3. What does the gentleman want K. to do?

4. Which of Barnabas's siblings is at the house when K. arrives?

5. Where does K. go with the people he meets on the road?

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