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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 5-8.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Eduard propose to sell to pay for the main project undertaken by the household?
(a) The chapel in the village.
(b) The farmstead in the woods.
(c) The southern portion of land.
(d) The main house itself.

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

3. What gift does Ottilie find from Eduard when she returns to her room after the celebration?
(a) A new mare, already trained for gentle riding.
(b) A set of rare books by her favorite author.
(c) A chest filled with fine fabrics and jewelery.
(d) A coach ticket for Italy and a traveling cloak.

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

5. During a stroll around his property with the captain and Charlotte, what activity does Eduard suddenly change his mind about engaging in, and why?
(a) He decides not to purchase a new team of horses because his carriage broke down.
(b) He decides not to plant a new stand of trees because they would detract from the views.
(c) He decides not to go rowing on the lake because he thinks of Ottilie.
(d) He decides not to ride into town because he cannot settle a debt with his architect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Luciane enjoy doing with her many articles of clothing?

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

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

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

5. How does Eduard resolve to fulfill his growing need to be always around Ottilie?

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