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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. In the office, to whom does Karl show his passport?
(a) The chief bursar.
(b) The attendant.
(c) The American port authorities.
(d) The captain.

3. Which word best characterizes the stoker's explanation to the captain of his grievances against Schubal?
(a) Respectful.
(b) Rambling.
(c) Startling.
(d) Precise.

4. What does Klara think Karl's last name is?
(a) Rossmann.
(b) Bendelmayer.
(c) Brummer.
(d) Jakob.

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

6. How does Karl's mood change during dinner at the Pollunder's house?
(a) His pleasure at the fine food and surroundings is broken by Klara's strange mood.
(b) He grows progressively more uncomfortable and distressed.
(c) His initial bad mood is lightened by Klara's jokes and teasing.
(d) He feels more and more confused and begins to feel as if he is watching a play.

7. To what city does Green want to send Karl?
(a) Saint Louis.
(b) San Francisco.
(c) Boston.
(d) Chicago.

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

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

10. What does the stoker suggest that Karl should do with his life?
(a) Go to college.
(b) Join a trade union.
(c) Find work out West.
(d) Go back to Europe.

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

12. How does Schubal say he found out that the stoker was in the office complaining about him?
(a) A passenger called "Butterbaum" told him.
(b) The attendant came to fetch him.
(c) One of the women from the kitchen told him.
(d) He was passing by the office and heard the stoker yelling.

13. What does Karl feel he is being treated like during dinner at the Pollunder house?
(a) A servant.
(b) An intruder.
(c) A child.
(d) An accomplice.

14. What articles of Pollunder's clothing fascinate Karl?
(a) His hat and gloves.
(b) His waistcoat and watch chain.
(c) His overcoat and scarf.
(d) His cuff links and tie pin.

15. What does Klara say she would like Karl to do for her?
(a) Pass a message to Jakob.
(b) Play some music.
(c) Teach her German.
(d) Teach her jujitsu.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Karl almost fall from a window at the Pollunder house?

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

3. 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)?

4. After dinner, what does Karl begin to suspect caused his uncle to be so reluctant about his visit to the Pollunder home?

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

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