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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Which detail most clearly supports the idea that the stoker is nervous about going to the office?
(a) His remarks to Line in the kitchen.
(b) His attempt to kick the rat in the corridor.
(c) The way he grabs Karl's hand to pull him out the door.
(d) The picture he takes from the wall and puts in his pocket.

3. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?
(a) 18.
(b) 19.
(c) 16.
(d) 17.

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

5. What argument does Pollunder give to persuade Jakob to let Karl come for a visit?
(a) His daughter is looking forward to the visit.
(b) His cook has already prepared dinner for a guest.
(c) Karl will have an opportunity to practice his English.
(d) Karl will have a chance to learn more about the business.

6. What instrument does Karl play?
(a) Violin.
(b) Cello.
(c) Flute.
(d) Piano.

7. Besides the letter and his trunk, what else does Pollunder give Karl?
(a) A business card.
(b) A pen.
(c) Money.
(d) A cap.

8. What is the name of Karl's riding companion?
(a) Otto.
(b) Mak.
(c) Josef.
(d) Kurt.

9. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?
(a) Comforted.
(b) Amused.
(c) Angry.
(d) Frightened.

10. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?
(a) His hat.
(b) His umbrella.
(c) His walking stick.
(d) His trunk.

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

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

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

14. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?
(a) They are impressed.
(b) They are offended.
(c) They are amused.
(d) They are puzzled.

15. What is the attitude Green takes toward Klara that so offends Karl?
(a) He dismisses her opinions because of her sex.
(b) He seems to barely realize Klara is in the room.
(c) He fawns on her because Pollunder is his boss.
(d) He flatters her and is flirtatious.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the "gilded caryatids" on the door outside the office (10)?

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

3. What does Karl ask Pollunder about on the drive out to the country?

4. What is the stoker's job?

5. What sign does Karl notice that causes him to feel he needs to intervene in the stoker's explanation?

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