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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. According to the stoker, when is it most likely that a person would become a stoker?
(a) When the person is down on their luck and has run out of options.
(b) When the person has been sent away from home all by themselves.
(c) When the person accidentally meets someone who is already a stoker.
(d) When the person has not really made up their mind about taking the job yet.

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

3. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?
(a) They are amused.
(b) They are offended.
(c) They are impressed.
(d) They are puzzled.

4. What does the civilian man with the bamboo stick keep looking at and then looking at Karl?
(a) The captain's sword.
(b) A photograph.
(c) The window.
(d) A notebook.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the "gilded caryatids" on the door outside the office (10)?

2. Before Karl will enter the stoker's room, what information does he ask the stoker for?

3. When Karl calls Klara a "wild cat," what technique is being used?

4. Which detail most clearly supports the idea that the stoker is nervous about going to the office?

5. What argument does Pollunder give to persuade Jakob to let Karl come for a visit?

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