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. 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 needlessly distant and controlling toward Karl.
(c) Jakob is stern with Karl because he sees Karl's potential.
(d) Jakob intends to make Karl a partner in his buisness.

3. What argument does Pollunder give to persuade Jakob to let Karl come for a visit?
(a) His daughter is looking forward to the visit.
(b) Karl will have an opportunity to practice his English.
(c) Karl will have a chance to learn more about the business.
(d) His cook has already prepared dinner for a guest.

4. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) An intruder.
(b) An accomplice.
(c) A child.
(d) A servant.

5. What is one of the stoker's chief complaints about Schubal?
(a) Schubal has a criminal record.
(b) Schubal is Romanian.
(c) Schubal is a Roman Catholic.
(d) Schubal drinks on the job.