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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. What does the male guest criticize about the estate?
(a) The general lack of aptitude of the servants.
(b) The mistress's planning and layout of the improvements.
(c) The boring, humdrum nature of the surrounding area.
(d) The master's indecent liberties taken with the serving-girls.

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

3. 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 begin to suspect one another of adultery.
(c) They enjoy feelings of mutual affection and goodwill.
(d) They find themselves quarreling over minor matters.

4. What does Charlotte resolve to do when she is alone after the kiss with the Captain?
(a) Run away and marry the Captain.
(b) Strengthen her marriage with Eduard.
(c) Atone for her sins and die alone.
(d) Divorce Eduard and travel the continent.

5. How do Eduard and Charlotte act in front of the others the morning after they sleep together?
(a) As if they are ashamed and contrite of their actions.
(b) As if nothing has passed between them the night before.
(c) As if they are suspicious of the thoughts of others.
(d) As if they are proud to have reaffirmed their love.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is the female guest of the estate related to the mistress of the estate?

2. Who is married to the owner of the estate?

3. What do the main characters decide to do with the three lakes on Eduard's estate?

4. At whom does Eduard lose his temper while making the new plans for the estate?

5. To whom does the captain find himself irresistibly attracted?

(see the answer key)

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