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

2. What does the female guest find disagreeable in Eduard?
(a) His lack of detail in the landscape planning.
(b) His apparent passion for Ottilie.
(c) His inability to carry on rational conversation.
(d) His treatment of Charlotte in front of guests.

3. What does Ottilie see as her "everything?"
(a) Her friendship with Charlotte.
(b) Her love for Eduard.
(c) Her attention to her reading.
(d) Her passion for gardening.

4. What is the name of the first character introduced in the novel?
(a) Gardener.
(b) Charlotte.
(c) Eduard.
(d) Ottilie.

5. How do Eduard and Charlotte act in front of the others the morning after they sleep together?
(a) As if they are ashamed and contrite of their actions.
(b) As if they are proud to have reaffirmed their love.
(c) As if nothing has passed between them the night before.
(d) As if they are suspicious of the thoughts of others.

Short Answer Questions

1. What building has been completed for the celebration planned by Eduard and the Captain?

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

3. What building do the companions find, with pleasure, that can easily hold all four of them?

4. What does Charlotte resolve to do when she is alone after the kiss with the Captain?

5. Who broaches the subject to Eduard of reconciling with Charlotte?

(see the answer key)

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