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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Section 1: Chapter I, "The Stoker".

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

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

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the stoker, when is it most likely that a person would become a stoker?

2. How does Karl feel when he realizes that the stoker could probably physically overpower everyone in the office?

3. Which word best characterizes the stoker's explanation to the captain of his grievances against Schubal?

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

5. When Schubal enters the office, what is he wearing?

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