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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 is one of the stoker's chief complaints about Schubal?
(a) Schubal is Romanian.
(b) Schubal is a Roman Catholic.
(c) Schubal has a criminal record.
(d) Schubal drinks on the job.

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

3. How does Karl's mood change during dinner at the Pollunder's house?
(a) His initial bad mood is lightened by Klara's jokes and teasing.
(b) His pleasure at the fine food and surroundings is broken by Klara's strange mood.
(c) He feels more and more confused and begins to feel as if he is watching a play.
(d) He grows progressively more uncomfortable and distressed.

4. What does Jakob ask Karl if he has cancelled in preparation for his visit to Pollunder's?
(a) His music lesson.
(b) His English lesson.
(c) His riding lesson.
(d) His etiquette lesson.

5. How many offices does Jakob keep in the building he lives in?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

1. What question does the man with the bamboo stick ask Karl?

2. What is the stoker's job?

3. When Karl calls Klara a "wild cat," what technique is being used?

4. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?

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

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