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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 is the stoker's job?
(a) He tends the fire that powers the ship.
(b) He carries passenger luggage.
(c) He assists the head chef.
(d) He makes sure the ship is on course.

2. What criticism of Schubal does the captain make?
(a) Schubal needs to learn to speak better German.
(b) Schubal is often missing from his station.
(c) Schubal is rumored to favor Slovaks and Romanians.
(d) Schubal is becoming too independent.

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

4. When Karl returns to his uncle's office after gathering his things for the visit, what causes him to think his uncle is angry?
(a) His uncle does not look him in the eye.
(b) His uncle's face is red, as if he has been shouting.
(c) His uncle is tapping his hands against his knees repeatedly.
(d) His uncle has already left the room.

5. What happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?
(a) He bursts into tears.
(b) He sees a drowned rat.
(c) He shouts with joy.
(d) He stumbles and almost falls.

Short Answer Questions

1. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?

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

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

4. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?

5. What does Jakob insist that Karl be home in the morning in time to do?

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