This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Chapter IX: The Struggle Against the Interrogation and Chapter X: On the Street.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does the teacher say the offer is a great favor?
(a) The offer was especially requested by Klamm.
(b) The position is unnecessary.
(c) The position was going to be given to the chairman's brother.
(d) The chairman has never offered anyone a job before.

2. What answer does K. get when he calls the Castle himself for permission to visit?
(a) He is told he can come at once.
(b) He is told he must wait three days.
(c) He is told he must fill out the right forms.
(d) He is told no.

3. What does Schwarzer tell K. in the beginning of the novel when the two first meet?
(a) That K. is welcome in the village.
(b) That K. has no permission to be there.
(c) That K. has to work for his board at the inn.
(d) That K. has to show papers bearing the royal seal from the Castle.

4. How many siblings does Barnabas have?
(a) One.
(b) Three.
(c) Four.
(d) Two.

5. How does the teacher characterize the chairman in the conversation?
(a) Kind, helpful, and generous.
(b) Mean, bullying, and power-hungry.
(c) Empty-headed and ignorant.
(d) Bumbling and incompetent.