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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 does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) An accomplice.
(b) An intruder.
(c) A servant.
(d) A child.

2. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?
(a) The view of the sunrise from his balcony.
(b) The novelty of having a valet help him dress.
(c) The luxury of his bathtub.
(d) The hearty breakfasts he is served.

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

4. What does Karl ask Pollunder about on the drive out to the country?
(a) The business.
(b) His uncle.
(c) American customs.
(d) Klara.

5. What is the attitude Green takes toward Klara that so offends Karl?
(a) He seems to barely realize Klara is in the room.
(b) He dismisses her opinions because of her sex.
(c) He flatters her and is flirtatious.
(d) He fawns on her because Pollunder is his boss.

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?

2. What instrument does Karl play?

3. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?

4. What sign does Karl notice that causes him to feel he needs to intervene in the stoker's explanation?

5. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?

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