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

2. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?
(a) 16.
(b) 19.
(c) 18.
(d) 17.

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. After dinner, what does Karl realize he finds incomprehensible?

2. What does Karl first notice about Klara when he sees her in the light?

3. What has the servant woman named the child that she alleges Karl fathered?

4. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?

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

(see the answer key)

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