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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

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) The police have set up checkpoints on the main road.
(c) He is looking for an address.
(d) He wants Karl to see more of the area.

2. Which word best characterizes the stoker's explanation to the captain of his grievances against Schubal?
(a) Rambling.
(b) Precise.
(c) Respectful.
(d) Startling.

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

4. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?
(a) No date for the visit was ever discussed.
(b) Jakob clearly refused permission for the visit.
(c) Karl already told Pollunder that he did not have time for the visit.
(d) In his invitation, Pollunder mentioned a visit over the holidays.

5. What item of his does Karl expect to find in the dining room?
(a) His hat.
(b) His gloves.
(c) His umbrella.
(d) His pocket watch.

6. When Karl calls Klara a "wild cat," what technique is being used?
(a) Metonymy.
(b) Metaphor.
(c) Simile.
(d) Personification.

7. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?
(a) The novelty of having a valet help him dress.
(b) The view of the sunrise from his balcony.
(c) The luxury of his bathtub.
(d) The hearty breakfasts he is served.

8. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?
(a) He is a baron.
(b) He is a state senator.
(c) He is a United States Congressman.
(d) He is an earl.

9. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?
(a) Karl does not want to go into Klara's bedroom.
(b) Klara insults Karl's ability to speak and understand English.
(c) Karl wants to stop to see his bedroom.
(d) Karl makes an insulting remark about the renovations of the house.

10. What makes Karl uncomfortable about the building his uncle lives in?
(a) The way sound echoes.
(b) All of the large windows.
(c) It is made of steel.
(d) The other tenants.

11. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?
(a) Grey leather trousers.
(b) An imperial frock coat.
(c) A colorfully embroidered vest.
(d) A kitchen maid's apron.

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

13. What apparently affectionate gesture does Pollunder make toward Karl as they drive?
(a) Pollunder ruffles Karl's hair with his hand.
(b) Pollunder puts his arm around Karl.
(c) Pollunder repeatedly pats Karl's knee.
(d) Pollunder strokes Karl's arm as they talk.

14. What question does the man with the bamboo stick ask Karl?
(a) Why he is in America.
(b) Whether he has lost a trunk.
(c) What his name is.
(d) Whether he is German.

15. What does Karl first notice about Klara when he sees her in the light?
(a) The bruise on her cheek.
(b) How large the pupils of her eyes are.
(c) The lace at the throat of her dress.
(d) The redness of her lips.

Short Answer Questions

1. After dinner, what does Karl begin to suspect caused his uncle to be so reluctant about his visit to the Pollunder home?

2. Who is the author of Amerika?

3. By the time dinner is over, how does Karl feel about Klara?

4. What happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?

5. What does Klara think Karl's last name is?

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