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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. What gift does Ottilie find from Eduard when she returns to her room after the celebration?
(a) A coach ticket for Italy and a traveling cloak.
(b) A set of rare books by her favorite author.
(c) A new mare, already trained for gentle riding.
(d) A chest filled with fine fabrics and jewelery.

2. After hearing of Charlotte's physical condition, how does Eduard feel?
(a) Ready and happy for the future.
(b) That he wants cease to exist.
(c) Ashamed that he deserted his wife.
(d) Encouraged and refreshed.

3. What, in general, describes Luciane's personality?
(a) She is energetic and attractive but can be annoying and ignorant of others' desires or needs.
(b) She is overly critical of everybody, directly to their faces.
(c) She is reticent and argumentative, and people find her hard to get along with.
(d) She is highly intelligent and beautiful and has a soft, compliant personality.

4. What is the object of the insult Eduard receives indirectly from the Captain?
(a) Eduard's intelligence and education.
(b) Eduard's design sense.
(c) Eduard's flute playing abilities.
(d) Eduard's family tree.

5. What is the name of the peasant girl who attaches herself to Ottilie?
(a) Helga.
(b) Sarah.
(c) Carina.
(d) Nanni.

Short Answer Questions

1. Early in the novel, what is the general feeling among the four main occupants of the household?

2. What prevents Eduard from going through with his plan to keep Ottilie always near him?

3. What request does Eduard make of the person who visits him in his solitude?

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

5. What is the general substance of Ottilie's first journal entry?

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