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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 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 begin a secret correspondence in which they admit their desires.
(d) They take the wrong path and get lost while walking.

2. What is the second main project the male guest of the estate proposes to his hosts?
(a) To rebuild the ruined church in the village.
(b) To set sail around the European continent.
(c) To make an inventory of the estate.
(d) To make a map of the entire estate.

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

4. What is the name of the man who often visits the estate?
(a) Mueller.
(b) Mittler.
(c) Gardner.
(d) Schmidt.

5. Who addresses the crowd at the foundation stone ceremony?
(a) The architect.
(b) The beggar.
(c) The mason.
(d) The gardener.

Short Answer Questions

1. What scientific subject becomes a main object of conversation between the hosts and their male guest?

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

3. What idea of the male guest strikes Charlotte like a "thunderbolt?"

4. What nickname do both the master of the estate and his male guest share?

5. What act of submissiveness does Charlotte warn Ottilie against?

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