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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 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.

2. Which representation of an artistic work results in the most applause for Luciane?
(a) Gerald Terborch's "Instruction Paternelle."
(b) Mozart's "The Magic Flute."
(c) Jan Vermeer's "Girl with a Pearl Earring."
(d) Handel's "Messiah."

3. What artistic activity does the architect plan for Ottilie to be centrally involved in?
(a) Portraying Mary in a tableau of the birth of Jesus.
(b) Hosting and starring in a pianoforte recital.
(c) Reciting a series of Petrarchan sonnets.
(d) Exhibiting her artwork at the royal court.

4. What incident prompts the captain and Charlotte to kiss?
(a) Charlotte confesses her dark desires to the captain.
(b) Eduard and the captain duel over Ottilie's affections.
(c) The captain gets the boat stuck and carries Charlotte to safety.
(d) The captain kisses Charlotte to thank her for securing him a job.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What letter does the Captain keep secret from his friends?

2. What language are the household servants ignorant of?

3. What does Eduard propose to sell to pay for the main project undertaken by the household?

4. What is the long-term plan of the new house guest?

5. What is the new house guest's philosophy on education?

(see the answer key)

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