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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. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?
(a) 16.
(b) 18.
(c) 17.
(d) 19.

2. What do the text's descriptions of New York and its suburbs most emphasize?
(a) The juxtaposition of people and machinery.
(b) The juxtaposition of rich and poor.
(c) Noise, crowds, and speed.
(d) Steel, concrete, and glass.

3. To what city does Green want to send Karl?
(a) Saint Louis.
(b) Boston.
(c) San Francisco.
(d) Chicago.

4. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?
(a) They are puzzled.
(b) They are offended.
(c) They are amused.
(d) They are impressed.

5. Besides the letter and his trunk, what else does Pollunder give Karl?
(a) A business card.
(b) A pen.
(c) A cap.
(d) Money.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has the servant woman named the child that she alleges Karl fathered?

2. What is the large room that Karl sees over the balustrade?

3. What does Klara think Karl's last name is?

4. What is the attitude Green takes toward Klara that so offends Karl?

5. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?

(see the answer key)

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