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Section 1: Chapter I, "The Stoker"

1. Who is the author of Amerika?
(a) Thomas Mann.
(b) Günter Grass.
(c) Hermann Hesse.
(d) Franz Kafka.

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

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

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

5. Before Karl will enter the stoker's room, what information does he ask the stoker for?
(a) His occupation.
(b) His nationality.
(c) His religion.
(d) His name.

6. What is the stoker's job?
(a) He tends the fire that powers the ship.
(b) He makes sure the ship is on course.
(c) He carries passenger luggage.
(d) He assists the head chef.

7. According to the stoker, when is it most likely that a person would become a stoker?
(a) When the person has been sent away from home all by themselves.
(b) When the person is down on their luck and has run out of options.
(c) When the person accidentally meets someone who is already a stoker.
(d) When the person has not really made up their mind about taking the job yet.

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