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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. Which detail most clearly supports the idea that the stoker is nervous about going to the office?
(a) The picture he takes from the wall and puts in his pocket.
(b) His attempt to kick the rat in the corridor.
(c) His remarks to Line in the kitchen.
(d) The way he grabs Karl's hand to pull him out the door.

2. What has the servant woman named the child that she alleges Karl fathered?
(a) Karl.
(b) Johanna.
(c) Jakob.
(d) Lisel.

3. What does Jakob insist that Karl be home in the morning in time to do?
(a) Attend his riding lesson.
(b) Attend his music lesson.
(c) Attend his English lesson.
(d) Attend his etiquette lesson.

4. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?
(a) 19.
(b) 18.
(c) 17.
(d) 16.

5. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?
(a) Jakob is using Karl to heal the rift between himself and Karl's mother.
(b) Jakob is stern with Karl because he sees Karl's potential.
(c) Jakob intends to make Karl a partner in his buisness.
(d) Jakob is needlessly distant and controlling toward Karl.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?

2. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?

3. What is one of the stoker's chief complaints about Schubal?

4. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?

5. To what city does Green want to send Karl?

(see the answer key)

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