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1. Who is the author of Amerika?

Franz Kafka.

2. How old is Karl when the narrative opens?

17.

3. In the story's opening, what does Karl realize he has left below deck?

His umbrella.

4. Which is the most accurate description of the stoker's room?

Cramped and poorly lit.

5. Before Karl will enter the stoker's room, what information does he ask the stoker for?

His nationality.

6. What is the stoker's job?

He tends the fire that powers the ship.

7. According to the stoker, when is it most likely that a person would become a stoker?

When the person has not really made up their mind about taking the job yet.

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