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

2. What is one notable pet peeve of the master of the estate?
(a) When others read over his shoulder.
(b) When others hum off-key when working.
(c) When others do not sing well enough to suit him.
(d) When others talk during meals.

3. What event leads Eduard to begin to be physically attracted to Ottilie?
(a) Ottilie "accidentally" falls into Eduard's arms in the drawing room.
(b) Eduard finds that she has written of him in her diary.
(c) They take the wrong path and get lost while walking.
(d) They begin a secret correspondence in which they admit their desires.

4. What idea of the male guest strikes Charlotte like a "thunderbolt?"
(a) The man advises Charlotte to run away with the Captain since they are clearly in love.
(b) The man feels Ottilie is dull company, and he advises Charlotte to turn her out of the house.
(c) The man would like to recommend the Captain to a position with a high powered friend.
(d) The man suggests that Charlotte and Eduard divorce so they may marry others.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Who comes to visit the estate after the foundation stone ceremony?

2. Which person is to be another guest at the estate?

3. Where have the two young women mentioned in Part I, Chapter 1, been living for some years?

4. During a stroll around his property with the captain and Charlotte, what activity does Eduard suddenly change his mind about engaging in, and why?

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

(see the answer key)

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