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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 umbrella.
(b) His hat.
(c) His trunk.
(d) His walking stick.

2. At what time of day do Karl's English lessons occur?
(a) 8:00 p.m.
(b) 10:00 a.m.
(c) 4:00 p.m.
(d) 7:00 a.m.

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

4. When Karl calls Klara a "wild cat," what technique is being used?
(a) Metonymy.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Simile.
(d) Personification.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?

2. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?

3. What has the servant woman named the child that she alleges Karl fathered?

4. What does the civilian man with the bamboo stick keep looking at and then looking at Karl?

5. What sign does Karl notice that causes him to feel he needs to intervene in the stoker's explanation?

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