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

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

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

4. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?
(a) They are amused.
(b) They are offended.
(c) They are puzzled.
(d) They are impressed.

5. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?
(a) The attendant came to fetch him.
(b) He was passing by the office and heard the stoker yelling.
(c) A passenger called "Butterbaum" told him.
(d) One of the women from the kitchen told him.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What has the servant woman named the child that she alleges Karl fathered?

3. What sign does Karl notice that causes him to feel he needs to intervene in the stoker's explanation?

4. What apparently affectionate gesture does Pollunder make toward Karl as they drive?

5. When Karl returns to his uncle's office after gathering his things for the visit, what causes him to think his uncle is angry?

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