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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. To what city does Green want to send Karl?
(a) Chicago.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Saint Louis.
(d) Boston.

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

3. What argument does Pollunder give to persuade Jakob to let Karl come for a visit?
(a) His cook has already prepared dinner for a guest.
(b) Karl will have an opportunity to practice his English.
(c) Karl will have a chance to learn more about the business.
(d) His daughter is looking forward to the visit.

4. After dinner, what does Karl begin to suspect caused his uncle to be so reluctant about his visit to the Pollunder home?
(a) Karl's easy distractability.
(b) Green's terrible manners.
(c) Klara's loose behavior.
(d) Pollunder's weak character.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the stoker's job?

2. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?

3. What makes Karl uncomfortable about the building his uncle lives in?

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

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

(see the answer key)

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