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

2. What kind of business does Jakob own?
(a) Manufacturing.
(b) Marketing and sales.
(c) Shipping and consignment.
(d) Publishing.

3. How does Karl's mood change during dinner at the Pollunder's house?
(a) He feels more and more confused and begins to feel as if he is watching a play.
(b) He grows progressively more uncomfortable and distressed.
(c) His initial bad mood is lightened by Klara's jokes and teasing.
(d) His pleasure at the fine food and surroundings is broken by Klara's strange mood.

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

5. What is the large room that Karl sees over the balustrade?
(a) The foyer.
(b) A ballroom.
(c) A chapel.
(d) An art gallery.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. After dinner, what does Karl realize he finds incomprehensible?

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

5. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?

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