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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. When Karl returns to his uncle's office after gathering his things for the visit, what causes him to think his uncle is angry?
(a) His uncle's face is red, as if he has been shouting.
(b) His uncle does not look him in the eye.
(c) His uncle has already left the room.
(d) His uncle is tapping his hands against his knees repeatedly.

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

3. Who is the author of Amerika?
(a) Hermann Hesse.
(b) Franz Kafka.
(c) Thomas Mann.
(d) Günter Grass.

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

5. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?
(a) He is an earl.
(b) He is a United States Congressman.
(c) He is a state senator.
(d) He is a baron.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What apparently affectionate gesture does Pollunder make toward Karl as they drive?

3. What is one of the stoker's chief complaints about Schubal?

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

5. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?

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