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

2. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) How inconvenient it is to have had to come all the way out to the country.
(b) How surprising it is that Jakob allowed Karl to visit.
(c) His dislike of Karl's table manners and general knowledge of American etiquette.
(d) His opinion that Jakob wastes a great deal of money on Karl.

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

4. What are the "gilded caryatids" on the door outside the office (10)?
(a) Decorative rivets made of solid gold.
(b) Narrow columns that hold up the lintel.
(c) Ornamental flowers carved into the wood.
(d) Sculptures of women covered in gold.

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