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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 16-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What provokes Eduard to cry out that Ottilie loves him?
(a) Ottilie stands up to Charlotte's criticisms.
(b) Ottilie returns his letter with one of her own.
(c) Ottilie finishes copying a contract.
(d) Ottilie completes the inventory of the estate.

2. How does the narrator describe Charlotte when Eduard comes to make love to her?
(a) As a "virginal and innocent" girl.
(b) As a "secretly shy" young lover.
(c) As a "tempestuous and violent" harridan.
(d) As a "hotly passionate" experienced woman.

3. What is the name of Charlotte's daughter?
(a) Nanni.
(b) Ottilie.
(c) Gertrude.
(d) Luciane.

4. What subject do Eduard and his male guest discuss in the night?
(a) Their history working for the provincial governor.
(b) The questionable politics of the Captain.
(c) Their old amorous adventures at court.
(d) The fleeting constancy of their wives.

5. What is the object of the insult Eduard receives indirectly from the Captain?
(a) Eduard's flute playing abilities.
(b) Eduard's intelligence and education.
(c) Eduard's design sense.
(d) Eduard's family tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what activities do Charlotte and Ottilie engage the village girls?

2. What becomes the focus of Eduard's efforts regarding the landscape improvements around the estate?

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

4. What does Eduard's note demand of Charlotte?

5. What final decision does Eduard make at the end of Part I?

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