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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

4. What happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?
(a) He sees a drowned rat.
(b) He bursts into tears.
(c) He shouts with joy.
(d) He stumbles and almost falls.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What kind of business does Jakob own?

4. What articles of Pollunder's clothing fascinate Karl?

5. In the office, to whom does Karl show his passport?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Karl on the ship?

2. What mixed messages does Karl get from Jakob about the visit to Pollunder's country home?

3. How does Karl spend his time during his first weeks in New York?

4. What bizarre interaction does Karl have with Klara after dinner?

5. What unexpected news does Klara give her father when he and Karl arrive at the Pollunder home, and how does Pollunder react?

6. How does Karl's uncle happen to be present on the ship that Karl sailed on?

7. What claims does the stoker make against Schubal?

8. Why is Karl so exhausted when the story opens?

9. What analogy does Jakob draw between Karl and a newborn baby?

10. What does Karl discover about Mak on his trip to the Pollunder home?

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