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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. According to the stoker, when is it most likely that a person would become a stoker?
(a) When the person accidentally meets someone who is already a stoker.
(b) When the person is down on their luck and has run out of options.
(c) When the person has been sent away from home all by themselves.
(d) When the person has not really made up their mind about taking the job yet.

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

3. What does the civilian man with the bamboo stick keep looking at and then looking at Karl?
(a) A photograph.
(b) A notebook.
(c) The window.
(d) The captain's sword.

4. By the time dinner is over, how does Karl feel about Klara?
(a) He thinks she is being taken advantage of by the men in her life.
(b) He thinks she is more cunning and capable than she pretends.
(c) He thinks she is beautiful, but he has no interest in her.
(d) He thinks she has good manners but a bad heart.

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?
(a) His uncle has already left the room.
(b) His uncle does not look him in the eye.
(c) His uncle is tapping his hands against his knees repeatedly.
(d) His uncle's face is red, as if he has been shouting.

Short Answer Questions

1. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?

2. What does Jakob ask Karl if he has cancelled in preparation for his visit to Pollunder's?

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

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

5. In the office, to whom does Karl show his passport?

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