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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. After dinner, what does Karl begin to suspect caused his uncle to be so reluctant about his visit to the Pollunder home?
(a) Green's terrible manners.
(b) Klara's loose behavior.
(c) Pollunder's weak character.
(d) Karl's easy distractability.

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

3. What kind of business does Jakob own?
(a) Publishing.
(b) Shipping and consignment.
(c) Manufacturing.
(d) Marketing and sales.

4. What articles of Pollunder's clothing fascinate Karl?
(a) His hat and gloves.
(b) His waistcoat and watch chain.
(c) His cuff links and tie pin.
(d) His overcoat and scarf.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?

2. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?

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

4. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?

5. What criticism of Schubal does the captain make?

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