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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. 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 puzzled.
(c) They are impressed.
(d) They are amused.

2. What are the "gilded caryatids" on the door outside the office (10)?
(a) Decorative rivets made of solid gold.
(b) Narrow columns that hold up the lintel.
(c) Ornamental flowers carved into the wood.
(d) Sculptures of women covered in gold.

3. Besides the letter and his trunk, what else does Pollunder give Karl?
(a) Money.
(b) A pen.
(c) A cap.
(d) A business card.

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

5. What happens as Karl steps out onto the stairs leading into the smaller boat that will take him to shore?
(a) He sees a drowned rat.
(b) He stumbles and almost falls.
(c) He shouts with joy.
(d) He bursts into tears.

Short Answer Questions

1. To what city does Green want to send Karl?

2. Who is the author of Amerika?

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

4. Why are Karl and Jakob confused when Pollunder shows up to take Karl home with him?

5. What question does the man with the bamboo stick ask Karl?

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