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

2. Why does Pollunder drive down mostly side streets once they reach the suburbs?
(a) He is looking for an address.
(b) He wants Karl to see more of the area.
(c) The main road is blocked by striking workers.
(d) The police have set up checkpoints on the main road.

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

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

5. Which detail most clearly supports the idea that the stoker is nervous about going to the office?
(a) His remarks to Line in the kitchen.
(b) His attempt to kick the rat in the corridor.
(c) The way he grabs Karl's hand to pull him out the door.
(d) The picture he takes from the wall and puts in his pocket.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the attitude Green takes toward Klara that so offends Karl?

2. What happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?

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

4. What do Karl and Klara get into a fight about after dinner?

5. When Karl returns to his uncle's office after gathering his things for the visit, what causes him to think his uncle is angry?

(see the answer key)

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