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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 instrument does Karl play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Flute.
(c) Piano.
(d) Cello.

2. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?
(a) A passenger called "Butterbaum" told him.
(b) The attendant came to fetch him.
(c) One of the women from the kitchen told him.
(d) He was passing by the office and heard the stoker yelling.

3. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?
(a) The way a dog is treated.
(b) The way a sweetheart is treated.
(c) The way a prince is treated.
(d) The way a child is treated.

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

5. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?
(a) Karl makes an insulting remark about the renovations of the house.
(b) Klara insults Karl's ability to speak and understand English.
(c) Karl does not want to go into Klara's bedroom.
(d) Karl wants to stop to see his bedroom.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karl returns to his uncle's office after gathering his things for the visit, what causes him to think his uncle is angry?

2. What is the attitude Green takes toward Klara that so offends Karl?

3. By the time dinner is over, how does Karl feel about Klara?

4. What apparently affectionate gesture does Pollunder make toward Karl as they drive?

5. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?

(see the answer key)

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