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

2. In the office, to whom does Karl show his passport?
(a) The chief bursar.
(b) The attendant.
(c) The American port authorities.
(d) The captain.

3. What does Klara think Karl's last name is?
(a) Rossmann.
(b) Brummer.
(c) Bendelmayer.
(d) Jakob.

4. Which detail most clearly supports the idea that the stoker is nervous about going to the office?
(a) His attempt to kick the rat in the corridor.
(b) The picture he takes from the wall and puts in his pocket.
(c) His remarks to Line in the kitchen.
(d) The way he grabs Karl's hand to pull him out the door.

5. What does Jakob insist that Karl be home in the morning in time to do?
(a) Attend his riding lesson.
(b) Attend his music lesson.
(c) Attend his English lesson.
(d) Attend his etiquette lesson.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?

2. What does Jakob ask Karl if he has cancelled in preparation for his visit to Pollunder's?

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

4. What does Karl ask Pollunder about on the drive out to the country?

5. What is the stoker's job?

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