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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 13-15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Eduard plan to celebrate the finishing of the landscape improvements, as well as to show his affection for Ottilie?
(a) By absconding with Ottilie.
(b) With a fireworks show.
(c) With a magnificent feast.
(d) By giving gifts to the guests.

2. What seemingly miraculous event occurs at the completion of the foundation stone ceremony?
(a) A man has a heart attack but survives and dances a merry jig.
(b) The pitchers which were supposed to contain water contained wine.
(c) A crystal goblet disappears instead of shattering on the ground.
(d) Charlotte falls from a cliff but is inexplicably uninjured.

3. What do the Captain and Charlotte resolve to do regarding the landscape improvements?
(a) Hurry the work so that Eduard's energies will be more properly restrained.
(b) Expand the project to use up their extra household funds.
(c) Place the entire endeavor on hold until winter is over.
(d) Use their new landscaping expertise to begin their own designing business.

4. What activity are the married couple primarily engaged in at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Improving the landscape of their estate.
(b) Preparing for a year long tour of Europe.
(c) Considering applications for new household staff.
(d) Deciding whether to enlarge the home itself.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What gift does Ottilie find from Eduard when she returns to her room after the celebration?

2. What event leads Eduard to begin to be physically attracted to Ottilie?

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

4. What is the name of the first character introduced in the novel?

5. What provokes Eduard to cry out that Ottilie loves him?

(see the answer key)

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