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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. At what time of day do Karl's English lessons occur?
(a) 4:00 p.m.
(b) 10:00 a.m.
(c) 7:00 a.m.
(d) 8:00 p.m.

2. Before Karl will enter the stoker's room, what information does he ask the stoker for?
(a) His nationality.
(b) His occupation.
(c) His religion.
(d) His name.

3. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?
(a) His trunk.
(b) His hat.
(c) His umbrella.
(d) His walking stick.

4. What does Klara say she would like Karl to do for her?
(a) Pass a message to Jakob.
(b) Play some music.
(c) Teach her jujitsu.
(d) Teach her German.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of Amerika?

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

3. What does the civilian man with the bamboo stick keep looking at and then looking at Karl?

4. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?

5. How did Jakob find out about why Karl was sent to the United States?

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