2. Why does K. go to see Barnabas in Chapter XV?
(a) Because he suspects that Barnabas knows a secret way to get to Klamm.
(b) Because he hasn't heard from Barnabas about his message to Klamm.
(c) Because he has a new message for Barnabas to deliver.
(d) Because he wants to hire Barnabas to do a secret errand.

3. Had other families been disgraced in the past?
(a) No, it had never happened before.
(b) Yes, and they had recovered.
(c) No, except for a rumored family long ago that may not exist.
(d) Yes, and they had not recovered.

4. What is Frieda doing when K. sees her at the Gentlemen's Inn?
(a) Serving drinks in the taproom.
(b) Cleaning the rooms.
(c) Cleaning tables in the taproom.
(d) Carrying baggage for the guests.

5. What does Frieda think of K.'s conversation with Hans?
(a) K. was argumentative.
(b) K. was deceptive.
(c) K. was judgemental.
(d) K. was helpful.

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

7. What was Amalia's father's profession?
(a) He worked in the fire department.
(b) He worked at a printer's office.
(c) He worked as a clerk at the Castle.
(d) He worked at a toy maker's factory.

8. What does Jeremias do after hearing the contents of the letter?
(a) Attacks K.
(b) Takes the letter and tears it up.
(c) Attacks Barnabas.
(d) Runs off toward the meeting place.

9. What health concern does Amalia's father have?
(a) A paralyzed foot.
(b) A bad heart.
(c) Rheumatism.
(d) Allergies.

10. What did Sortini order Amalia to do in his letter?
(a) Meet him in the schoolhouse.
(b) Come to the Gentlemen's Inn.
(c) Come to the Castle.
(d) Meet him at the festival.

11. How was Amalia's father punished for her disobedience?
(a) He was given extra work to do every night.
(b) He was ignored by all his coworkers.
(c) His diploma was taken away.
(d) He was demoted.

12. What did Amalia do with Sortini's letter?
(a) Tear it up.
(b) Throw it into the street.
(c) Bury it.
(d) Burn it.

13. What type of apprenticeship does Barnabas have?
(a) Milliner.
(b) Blacksmith.
(c) Apothecary.
(d) Shoemaker.

14. What does K. say about Olga's attractiveness?
(a) She is neither pretty nor friendly.
(b) She is pretty but not friendly.
(c) She is both pretty and friendly.
(d) She is friendly but not pretty.

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