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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 item from his trunk does Karl think of giving to the stoker?
(a) A cat's eye marble.
(b) A 10 Pfennig coin.
(c) A piece of salami.
(d) A pair of woolen socks.

2. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?
(a) Karl makes an insulting remark about the renovations of the house.
(b) Klara insults Karl's ability to speak and understand English.
(c) Karl does not want to go into Klara's bedroom.
(d) Karl wants to stop to see his bedroom.

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

4. 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 bruise on her cheek.
(c) The lace at the throat of her dress.
(d) The redness of her lips.

5. What does Klara think Karl's last name is?
(a) Brummer.
(b) Rossmann.
(c) Bendelmayer.
(d) Jakob.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karl imagines that his visit to the Pollunders might become "the turning point in his relationship with his uncle," what techniques are being used (57)?

2. What is the name of Karl's riding companion?

3. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?

4. How does Karl's mood change during dinner at the Pollunder's house?

5. When Karl calls Klara a "wild cat," what technique is being used?

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