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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 2: Chapter II, "The Uncle," and Chapter III, "A Country House Outside New York".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. When Karl is wandering through the vast Pollunder house, what is he reminded of?
(a) The sprawling interior of the ship he traveled to America on.
(b) The many floors of offices in his uncle's building.
(c) Families on the east side of the city who live crowded together in one room.
(d) The cozy warmth of his parents' home in Germany.

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

4. What does Jakob ask Karl if he has cancelled in preparation for his visit to Pollunder's?
(a) His music lesson.
(b) His etiquette lesson.
(c) His riding lesson.
(d) His English lesson.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?

2. What is the stoker's job?

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

4. How did Jakob find out about why Karl was sent to the United States?

5. Who is the author of Amerika?

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