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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. How many offices does Jakob keep in the building he lives in?
(a) 7.
(b) 10.
(c) 5.
(d) 2.

2. What question does the man with the bamboo stick ask Karl?
(a) Why he is in America.
(b) Whether he is German.
(c) What his name is.
(d) Whether he has lost a trunk.

3. What does the stoker suggest that Karl should do with his life?
(a) Join a trade union.
(b) Go to college.
(c) Go back to Europe.
(d) Find work out West.

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

5. What is the name of Karl's riding companion?
(a) Josef.
(b) Kurt.
(c) Otto.
(d) Mak.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of business does Jakob own?

3. What does Karl first notice about Klara when he sees her in the light?

4. In the office, to whom does Karl show his passport?

5. Who is the author of Amerika?

(see the answer key)

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