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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 makes Karl uncomfortable about the building his uncle lives in?
(a) It is made of steel.
(b) The way sound echoes.
(c) The other tenants.
(d) All of the large windows.

2. What criticism of Schubal does the captain make?
(a) Schubal needs to learn to speak better German.
(b) Schubal is rumored to favor Slovaks and Romanians.
(c) Schubal is often missing from his station.
(d) Schubal is becoming too independent.

3. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?
(a) Karl makes an insulting remark about the renovations of the house.
(b) Klara insults Karl's ability to speak and understand English.
(c) Karl wants to stop to see his bedroom.
(d) Karl does not want to go into Klara's bedroom.

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

5. What is the stoker's job?
(a) He assists the head chef.
(b) He carries passenger luggage.
(c) He tends the fire that powers the ship.
(d) He makes sure the ship is on course.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?

2. Why does Pollunder drive down mostly side streets once they reach the suburbs?

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

4. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?

5. How does Karl's mood change during dinner at the Pollunder's house?

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