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

2. What is one of the stoker's chief complaints about Schubal?
(a) Schubal is Romanian.
(b) Schubal is a Roman Catholic.
(c) Schubal has a criminal record.
(d) Schubal drinks on the job.

3. During the dinner with Pollunder and Green, what is their treatment of Karl compared to?
(a) The way a sweetheart is treated.
(b) The way a dog is treated.
(c) The way a child is treated.
(d) The way a prince is treated.

4. What does Klara say she would like Karl to do for her?
(a) Teach her jujitsu.
(b) Pass a message to Jakob.
(c) Play some music.
(d) Teach her German.

5. What apparently affectionate gesture does Pollunder make toward Karl as they drive?
(a) Pollunder puts his arm around Karl.
(b) Pollunder ruffles Karl's hair with his hand.
(c) Pollunder strokes Karl's arm as they talk.
(d) Pollunder repeatedly pats Karl's knee.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Karl tries to use some New York expressions during dinner with Green and Pollunder, what is their response?

2. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?

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

4. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?

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

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