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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How do Eduard, Charlotte, and the captain speak of the concept of elective affinities?
(a) In terms of 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(b) In terms of men, women, children, and animals.
(c) In terms of A, B, C, and D.
(d) In terms of apples, oranges, bananas, and pears.

2. What subject do Eduard and his male guest discuss in the night?
(a) Their old amorous adventures at court.
(b) Their history working for the provincial governor.
(c) The fleeting constancy of their wives.
(d) The questionable politics of the Captain.

3. Who visits Charlotte and decides to take her news back to Eduard?
(a) Herr Mittler.
(b) The Count.
(c) The architect.
(d) The Captain.

4. What is one subject of the guests and hosts' conversation during the group's first dinner together?
(a) The new taxation structure favored by the monarchy.
(b) The value of the farmstead and its surrounding fields.
(c) Ottilie's schooling and her future as a governess.
(d) Eduard and Charlotte's early love at court.

5. Early in the novel, what is the general feeling among the four main occupants of the household?
(a) They increasingly want more time alone instead of together.
(b) They enjoy feelings of mutual affection and goodwill.
(c) They find themselves quarreling over minor matters.
(d) They begin to suspect one another of adultery.

Short Answer Questions

1. What general plans do Eduard and the captain have for the estate?

2. What do Eduard and Charlotte disagree strongly about in the wake of the frightening event during the festivities?

3. What event precipitates the arrival of Charlotte's daughter at the estate?

4. Where does Eduard live while away from his estate?

5. What habit does Eduard change as a result of Ottilie's presence and influence?

(see the answer key)

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