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

2. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?
(a) Cramped and poorly lit.
(b) Cold and damp.
(c) Smelly and loud.
(d) Dirty and disorganized.

3. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?
(a) They are impressed.
(b) They are offended.
(c) They are amused.
(d) They are puzzled.

4. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?
(a) A kitchen maid's apron.
(b) A colorfully embroidered vest.
(c) Grey leather trousers.
(d) An imperial frock coat.

5. In the office, to whom does Karl show his passport?
(a) The captain.
(b) The attendant.
(c) The American port authorities.
(d) The chief bursar.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the stoker, when is it most likely that a person would become a stoker?

2. What does Klara think Karl's last name is?

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

4. What question does the man with the bamboo stick ask Karl?

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

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