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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. When Karl returns to his uncle's office after gathering his things for the visit, what causes him to think his uncle is angry?
(a) His uncle has already left the room.
(b) His uncle is tapping his hands against his knees repeatedly.
(c) His uncle does not look him in the eye.
(d) His uncle's face is red, as if he has been shouting.

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

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

4. At what time of day do Karl's English lessons occur?
(a) 7:00 a.m.
(b) 4:00 p.m.
(c) 8:00 p.m.
(d) 10:00 a.m.

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

6. How does Karl almost fall from a window at the Pollunder house?
(a) He leans out to see a bird.
(b) Klara pushes him.
(c) He leans out to hear a train.
(d) He loses his way in a dark hallway.

7. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?
(a) The way a child is treated.
(b) The way a sweetheart is treated.
(c) The way a prince is treated.
(d) The way a dog is treated.

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

9. What does Jakob insist that Karl be home in the morning in time to do?
(a) Attend his etiquette lesson.
(b) Attend his English lesson.
(c) Attend his music lesson.
(d) Attend his riding lesson.

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

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

12. What has the servant woman named the child that she alleges Karl fathered?
(a) Lisel.
(b) Jakob.
(c) Johanna.
(d) Karl.

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

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 puzzled.
(c) They are amused.
(d) They are offended.

15. How many offices does Jakob keep in the building he lives in?
(a) 10.
(b) 5.
(c) 2.
(d) 7.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?

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

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

5. What title does Karl's uncle Jakob hold?

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