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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 did Jakob find out about why Karl was sent to the United States?
(a) Johanna Brummer wrote to him.
(b) One of Karl's neighbors wrote to him.
(c) Karl's father wrote to him.
(d) Karl's mother wrote to him.

2. What argument does Pollunder give to persuade Jakob to let Karl come for a visit?
(a) Karl will have a chance to learn more about the business.
(b) His daughter is looking forward to the visit.
(c) Karl will have an opportunity to practice his English.
(d) His cook has already prepared dinner for a guest.

3. How does Karl almost fall from a window at the Pollunder house?
(a) He leans out to hear a train.
(b) He leans out to see a bird.
(c) Klara pushes him.
(d) He loses his way in a dark hallway.

4. When Karl imagines that his visit to the Pollunders might become "the turning point in his relationship with his uncle," what techniques are being used (57)?
(a) Juxtaposition and paradox.
(b) Paradox and foreshadowing.
(c) Irony and juxtaposition.
(d) Foreshadowing and irony.

5. Why does Pollunder drive down mostly side streets once they reach the suburbs?
(a) He is looking for an address.
(b) The police have set up checkpoints on the main road.
(c) He wants Karl to see more of the area.
(d) The main road is blocked by striking workers.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?

2. Before Karl will enter the stoker's room, what information does he ask the stoker for?

3. How many offices does Jakob keep in the building he lives in?

4. What item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?

5. What are the "gilded caryatids" on the door outside the office (10)?

(see the answer key)

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