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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter II, "The Uncle," and Chapter III, "A Country House Outside New York".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?
(a) A piece of salami.
(b) A 10 Pfennig coin.
(c) A pair of woolen socks.
(d) A cat's eye marble.

2. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?
(a) Angry.
(b) Amused.
(c) Frightened.
(d) Comforted.

3. What has the servant woman named the child that she alleges Karl fathered?
(a) Lisel.
(b) Karl.
(c) Johanna.
(d) Jakob.

4. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?
(a) The cozy warmth of his parents' home in Germany.
(b) Families on the east side of the city who live crowded together in one room.
(c) The many floors of offices in his uncle's building.
(d) The sprawling interior of the ship he traveled to America on.

5. What is the large room that Karl sees over the balustrade?
(a) A ballroom.
(b) A chapel.
(c) An art gallery.
(d) The foyer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?

2. What do the text's descriptions of New York and its suburbs most emphasize?

3. At what time of day do Karl's English lessons occur?

4. In the office, to whom does Karl show his passport?

5. How does Karl almost fall from a window at the Pollunder house?

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