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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter I, "The Stoker".

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the stoker's chief complaints about Schubal?
(a) Schubal is Romanian.
(b) Schubal has a criminal record.
(c) Schubal is a Roman Catholic.
(d) Schubal drinks on the job.

2. What does the stoker suggest that Karl should do with his life?
(a) Go back to Europe.
(b) Go to college.
(c) Join a trade union.
(d) Find work out West.

3. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?
(a) He is a baron.
(b) He is a United States Congressman.
(c) He is an earl.
(d) He is a state senator.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?

4. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?

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

(see the answer key)

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