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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. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?
(a) His hat.
(b) His trunk.
(c) His umbrella.
(d) His walking stick.

2. Who is the author of Amerika?
(a) Günter Grass.
(b) Franz Kafka.
(c) Thomas Mann.
(d) Hermann Hesse.

3. What does Jakob ask Karl if he has cancelled in preparation for his visit to Pollunder's?
(a) His English lesson.
(b) His music lesson.
(c) His etiquette lesson.
(d) His riding lesson.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many offices does Jakob keep in the building he lives in?

2. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?

3. When Karl imagines that his visit to the Pollunders might become "the turning point in his relationship with his uncle," what techniques are being used (57)?

4. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?

5. After dinner, what does Karl begin to suspect caused his uncle to be so reluctant about his visit to the Pollunder home?

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