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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does the narrator describe Charlotte when Eduard comes to make love to her?
(a) As a "secretly shy" young lover.
(b) As a "virginal and innocent" girl.
(c) As a "tempestuous and violent" harridan.
(d) As a "hotly passionate" experienced woman.

2. What personality trait is notable about Ottilie?
(a) She is very energetic but cannot seem to finish any project.
(b) She understands the needs of others intuitively.
(c) She talks rapidly and profusely about nothing of consequence.
(d) She is arrogant but somehow still likeable.

3. What personal item does Eduard request Ottilie stop wearing?
(a) A handkerchief embroidered by Charlotte.
(b) A miniature portrait of her father.
(c) A pair of gloves in kid leather.
(d) A shawl knitted by her mother.

4. What does the female guest find disagreeable in Eduard?
(a) His apparent passion for Ottilie.
(b) His treatment of Charlotte in front of guests.
(c) His lack of detail in the landscape planning.
(d) His inability to carry on rational conversation.

5. How did the master of the estate grow up?
(a) Ignored; he was the youngest of many siblings.
(b) Spoiled; he got everything he wanted.
(c) Lonely; he made no friends.
(d) Impoverished; he lived on the streets.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Eduard, Charlotte, and the captain speak of the concept of elective affinities?

2. What seemingly miraculous event occurs at the completion of the foundation stone ceremony?

3. What is the second main project the male guest of the estate proposes to his hosts?

4. Who addresses the crowd at the foundation stone ceremony?

5. What incites Eduard to make a passionate visit to Charlotte?

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