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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. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?
(a) Smelly and loud.
(b) Cramped and poorly lit.
(c) Cold and damp.
(d) Dirty and disorganized.

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

3. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?
(a) Families on the east side of the city who live crowded together in one room.
(b) The cozy warmth of his parents' home in Germany.
(c) The sprawling interior of the ship he traveled to America on.
(d) The many floors of offices in his uncle's building.

4. What apparently affectionate gesture does Pollunder make toward Karl as they drive?
(a) Pollunder strokes Karl's arm as they talk.
(b) Pollunder puts his arm around Karl.
(c) Pollunder ruffles Karl's hair with his hand.
(d) Pollunder repeatedly pats Karl's knee.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What articles of Pollunder's clothing fascinate Karl?

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

3. What do the text's descriptions of New York and its suburbs most emphasize?

4. Which word best characterizes the stoker's explanation to the captain of his grievances against Schubal?

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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