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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 Klara say she would like Karl to do for her?
(a) Teach her German.
(b) Pass a message to Jakob.
(c) Teach her jujitsu.
(d) Play some music.

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

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 hearty breakfasts he is served.
(c) The luxury of his bathtub.
(d) The novelty of having a valet help him dress.

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

5. What item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?
(a) A piece of salami.
(b) A pair of woolen socks.
(c) A cat's eye marble.
(d) A 10 Pfennig coin.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many offices does Jakob keep in the building he lives in?

2. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?

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

4. What item of his does Karl expect to find in the dining room?

5. To what city does Green want to send Karl?

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