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 first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) His opinion that Jakob wastes a great deal of money on Karl.
(b) His dislike of Karl's table manners and general knowledge of American etiquette.
(c) How inconvenient it is to have had to come all the way out to the country.
(d) How surprising it is that Jakob allowed Karl to visit.

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

3. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?
(a) The view of the sunrise from his balcony.
(b) The novelty of having a valet help him dress.
(c) The hearty breakfasts he is served.
(d) The luxury of his bathtub.

4. By the time dinner is over, how does Karl feel about Klara?
(a) He thinks she is beautiful, but he has no interest in her.
(b) He thinks she is being taken advantage of by the men in her life.
(c) He thinks she is more cunning and capable than she pretends.
(d) He thinks she has good manners but a bad heart.

5. 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's face is red, as if he has been shouting.
(b) His uncle is tapping his hands against his knees repeatedly.
(c) His uncle has already left the room.
(d) His uncle does not look him in the eye.