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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What general plans do Eduard and the captain have for the estate?
(a) Cleaning up the grounds and house and prepare the estate for sale.
(b) Renovating the main house to accommodate Eduard's growing brood.
(c) Improving the landscaping on a large scale.
(d) Tearing down the old stables and erect new ones.

2. How do Eduard, Charlotte, and the captain speak of the concept of elective affinities?
(a) In terms of A, B, C, and D.
(b) In terms of men, women, children, and animals.
(c) In terms of 1, 2, 3, and 4.
(d) In terms of apples, oranges, bananas, and pears.

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

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

5. What event precipitates the arrival of Charlotte's daughter at the estate?
(a) The birth of Charlotte and Eduard's first child.
(b) Luciane's engagement to a wealthy young man.
(c) Ottilie's death and her memorial services.
(d) Luciane has been kicked out of the boarding school.

Short Answer Questions

1. What event do the men resolve should mark the celebratory finishing date of their various improvements to the landscape of the estate?

2. Where have the two young women mentioned in Part I, Chapter 1, been living for some years?

3. What experiment does the foreign visitor's companion try on Charlotte and Ottilie?

4. Whom does Eduard send to speak with Ottilie in private?

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

(see the answer key)

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