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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 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.

2. What act of submissiveness does Charlotte warn Ottilie against?
(a) Deferring to one's host in conversation.
(b) Walking slowly to accommodate the pace of the elderly.
(c) Lowering one's eyes before royalty.
(d) Stooping to pick up something dropped by a man.

3. Where have the two young women mentioned in Part I, Chapter 1, been living for some years?
(a) At the royal court.
(b) At the estate.
(c) At a boarding school.
(d) At the home of a distant relative.

4. What frightening event mars the celebration Eduard had so carefully planned?
(a) A dam collapses and spills people into the water.
(b) A horse rears, throwing its rider, and striking a few people.
(c) A madman shoots a party guest and runs away
(d) A violent storm frightens the guests.

5. What event does the captain suggest must be celebrated in a special manner?
(a) Eduard's homecoming.
(b) Charlotte's birthday.
(c) The Captain's wedding.
(d) Ottilie's debutante ball.

Short Answer Questions

1. How do Eduard and Charlotte act in front of the others the morning after they sleep together?

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

3. What is the second main project the male guest of the estate proposes to his hosts?

4. What objects on Eduard's property are exactly the same age as Ottilie?

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

(see the answer key)

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