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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 Karl ask Pollunder about on the drive out to the country?
(a) American customs.
(b) His uncle.
(c) The business.
(d) Klara.

2. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?
(a) He was passing by the office and heard the stoker yelling.
(b) The attendant came to fetch him.
(c) A passenger called "Butterbaum" told him.
(d) One of the women from the kitchen told him.

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

4. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?
(a) Smelly and loud.
(b) Cramped and poorly lit.
(c) Cold and damp.
(d) Dirty and disorganized.

5. What sign does Karl notice that causes him to feel he needs to intervene in the stoker's explanation?
(a) The attendant has gone out to fetch someone.
(b) The stoker is becoming too upset to continue speaking.
(c) The men in the office are growing restless.
(d) The captain's face is starting to look angry.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?

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

4. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?

5. When Karl calls Klara a "wild cat," what technique is being used?

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