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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. Why does Pollunder drive down mostly side streets once they reach the suburbs?
(a) The main road is blocked by striking workers.
(b) He is looking for an address.
(c) He wants Karl to see more of the area.
(d) The police have set up checkpoints on the main road.

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

3. How did Jakob find out about why Karl was sent to the United States?
(a) Johanna Brummer wrote to him.
(b) One of Karl's neighbors wrote to him.
(c) Karl's father wrote to him.
(d) Karl's mother wrote to him.

4. What articles of Pollunder's clothing fascinate Karl?
(a) His hat and gloves.
(b) His overcoat and scarf.
(c) His cuff links and tie pin.
(d) His waistcoat and watch chain.

5. What does Klara think Karl's last name is?
(a) Brummer.
(b) Bendelmayer.
(c) Rossmann.
(d) Jakob.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?

2. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?

3. What kind of business does Jakob own?

4. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?

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

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