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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 criticism of Schubal does the captain make?
(a) Schubal is rumored to favor Slovaks and Romanians.
(b) Schubal needs to learn to speak better German.
(c) Schubal is often missing from his station.
(d) Schubal is becoming too independent.

2. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?
(a) Grey leather trousers.
(b) An imperial frock coat.
(c) A kitchen maid's apron.
(d) A colorfully embroidered vest.

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

4. What are the "gilded caryatids" on the door outside the office (10)?
(a) Sculptures of women covered in gold.
(b) Ornamental flowers carved into the wood.
(c) Narrow columns that hold up the lintel.
(d) Decorative rivets made of solid gold.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?

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

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

4. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?

5. What does the stoker suggest that Karl should do with his life?

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