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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?
(a) Cold and damp.
(b) Dirty and disorganized.
(c) Cramped and poorly lit.
(d) Smelly and loud.

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

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

4. What is the main source of lighting at the Pollunder home?
(a) Torches in sconces on the walls.
(b) Servants standing in the hallways with candles.
(c) Lanterns placed next to the walls.
(d) Electric lights.

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

6. By the time dinner is over, how does Karl feel about Klara?
(a) He thinks she is more cunning and capable than she pretends.
(b) He thinks she is being taken advantage of by the men in her life.
(c) He thinks she is beautiful, but he has no interest in her.
(d) He thinks she has good manners but a bad heart.

7. Although Karl thinks that Jakob indulges him generously, what does the narrative imply is true about Jakob's behavior toward Karl?
(a) Jakob intends to make Karl a partner in his buisness.
(b) Jakob is using Karl to heal the rift between himself and Karl's mother.
(c) Jakob is needlessly distant and controlling toward Karl.
(d) Jakob is stern with Karl because he sees Karl's potential.

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

9. After dinner, what does Karl realize he finds incomprehensible?
(a) Pollunder's lack of supervision of Klara's activities.
(b) The exact nature of his uncle's business.
(c) The attitude the Pollunders are now taking toward Green.
(d) Social expectations in his new country.

10. What criticism of Schubal does the captain make?
(a) Schubal is becoming too independent.
(b) Schubal is often missing from his station.
(c) Schubal is rumored to favor Slovaks and Romanians.
(d) Schubal needs to learn to speak better German.

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

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

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

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

15. 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 does not look him in the eye.
(b) His uncle is tapping his hands against his knees repeatedly.
(c) His uncle has already left the room.
(d) His uncle's face is red, as if he has been shouting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?

2. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?

3. What does Jakob insist that Karl be home in the morning in time to do?

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

5. What is the attitude Green takes toward Klara that so offends Karl?

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