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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 has the servant woman named the child that she alleges Karl fathered?
(a) Karl.
(b) Jakob.
(c) Lisel.
(d) Johanna.

2. What is the name of Karl's riding companion?
(a) Kurt.
(b) Josef.
(c) Otto.
(d) Mak.

3. What do the text's descriptions of New York and its suburbs most emphasize?
(a) The juxtaposition of rich and poor.
(b) Steel, concrete, and glass.
(c) Noise, crowds, and speed.
(d) The juxtaposition of people and machinery.

4. 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)?
(a) Foreshadowing and irony.
(b) Juxtaposition and paradox.
(c) Irony and juxtaposition.
(d) Paradox and foreshadowing.

5. What makes Karl feel better about the early hour at which he has to get up for his riding lessons?
(a) The novelty of having a valet help him dress.
(b) The hearty breakfasts he is served.
(c) The luxury of his bathtub.
(d) The view of the sunrise from his balcony.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Karl first notice about Klara when he sees her in the light?

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

3. What is the first thing Green discusses with the group during dinner at the Pollunder house?

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

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

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