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. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?
(a) In his invitation, Pollunder mentioned a visit over the holidays.
(b) No date for the visit was ever discussed.
(c) Jakob clearly refused permission for the visit.
(d) Karl already told Pollunder that he did not have time for the visit.

2. How does Karl's mood change during dinner at the Pollunder's house?
(a) His initial bad mood is lightened by Klara's jokes and teasing.
(b) His pleasure at the fine food and surroundings is broken by Klara's strange mood.
(c) He grows progressively more uncomfortable and distressed.
(d) He feels more and more confused and begins to feel as if he is watching a play.

3. How did Jakob find out about why Karl was sent to the United States?
(a) Karl's mother wrote to him.
(b) One of Karl's neighbors wrote to him.
(c) Johanna Brummer wrote to him.
(d) Karl's father wrote to him.

4. After dinner, what does Karl realize he finds incomprehensible?
(a) The attitude the Pollunders are now taking toward Green.
(b) The exact nature of his uncle's business.
(c) Pollunder's lack of supervision of Klara's activities.
(d) Social expectations in his new country.

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