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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 incites Eduard to make a passionate visit to Charlotte?
(a) The realization that he is not yet a father.
(b) The idea that making love to Charlotte will cement his desire for her.
(c) The drunken dare of Eduard's male guest.
(d) The thought of Ottilie working on a project of Eduard's.

2. How does Charlotte respond to Eduard's passion for Ottilie?
(a) Charlotte is delighted and begins to openly speak of her desire for the Captain.
(b) Charlotte begins to act nasty and aggressive toward Ottilie and humiliates her in front of company.
(c) Charlotte does nothing because she is too shocked and saddened to act.
(d) Charlotte keeps Ottilie near her, watches her closely, and thinks Ottilie should be sent away.

3. What is one subject of the guests and hosts' conversation during the group's first dinner together?
(a) Eduard and Charlotte's early love at court.
(b) The value of the farmstead and its surrounding fields.
(c) The new taxation structure favored by the monarchy.
(d) Ottilie's schooling and her future as a governess.

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

5. What habit does Eduard change as a result of Ottilie's presence and influence?
(a) His recitation of the day's events.
(b) His attendance at church.
(c) His habit of pipe smoking.
(d) His way of reading.

Short Answer Questions

1. What very capable person, who takes over the work of the landscape improvements, is the Captain very pleased with?

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

3. How do Eduard, Charlotte, and the captain speak of the concept of elective affinities?

4. What personal item does Eduard request Ottilie stop wearing?

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

(see the answer key)

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