This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter III: Frieda and Chapter IV: First Conversation with the Landlady.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does K. step into a house on the way to the Castle?
(a) He is trying to avoid someone he sees on the road.
(b) He is starving and needs some food.
(c) The winding road confounds him, and he needs directions.
(d) Going uphill through snow tires him out.

2. What is the attitude of the people in the house toward K.?
(a) They are not happy about taking him into their house.
(b) They are pleased to have K., but have no extra room, money, or food.
(c) They are scared to have K. in the house.
(d) They are very pleased to welcome and feed K.

3. What answer do K.'s assistants get when they call the Castle for permission to visit?
(a) They are told they can come at once.
(b) They are told no.
(c) They are told they must fill out the right forms.
(d) They are told they must wait three days.

4. What reason does K. suggest for the landlady's reluctance to have him talk to Klamm?
(a) That she is protecting her daughter.
(b) That she is employed by Klamm.
(c) That she is protecting Klamm.
(d) That she doesn't want K. to get in trouble.

5. What do Artur and Jeremias look like?
(a) Opposites, with one fat and the other thin.
(b) Similar to each other, but with different color hair.
(c) Similar to each other, but with different color eyes.
(d) Identical, with thick black beards.