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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. What letter does the Captain keep secret from his friends?
(a) One from an officer which reactivates the Captain's military service.
(b) One from Ottilie to Eduard that is salacious in its content.
(c) One from the Count containing a most promising job offer.
(d) One from the mason to the architect concerning the fleecing of Eduard's estate.

2. What event do the men resolve should mark the celebratory finishing date of their various improvements to the landscape of the estate?
(a) The death of Herr Mittler.
(b) The anniversary of the Captain's arrival at the estate.
(c) Charlotte and Eduard's anniversary.
(d) Ottilie's birthday.

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

4. How is the female guest of the estate related to the mistress of the estate?
(a) She is her young cousin.
(b) She is her niece.
(c) She is her step-daughter.
(d) She is her daughter.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Charlotte respond to Eduard's passion for Ottilie?

2. Who addresses the crowd at the foundation stone ceremony?

3. What language do Charlotte and Ottilie speak when they are alone?

4. What do Eduard and Charlotte disagree strongly about in the wake of the frightening event during the festivities?

5. How do Eduard and Ottilie unexpectedly prove their compatibility with one another?

(see the answer key)

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