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

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

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

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

5. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) An intruder.
(b) A child.
(c) An accomplice.
(d) A servant.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Klara say she would like Karl to do for her?

2. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?

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

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

5. Why does Pollunder drive down mostly side streets once they reach the suburbs?

(see the answer key)

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