1. What becomes the focus of Eduard's efforts regarding the landscape improvements around the estate?
(a) Accommodating Charlotte's desired shapes and tones in the gardening.
(b) Conceding to the mason's professional opinion of the architecture.
(c) Privileging Ottilie's joy and comfort in the landscape.
(d) Obeying the Captain's directions regarding the precise placement of decorative elements.

2. Who comes to visit the estate after the foundation stone ceremony?
(a) The mayor and the governor.
(b) The prince and the princess.
(c) The count and the baroness.
(d) The major and the general.

3. What is one notable pet peeve of the master of the estate?
(a) When others do not sing well enough to suit him.
(b) When others read over his shoulder.
(c) When others hum off-key when working.
(d) When others talk during meals.

4. Once the Captain leaves, what does Charlotte suggest to Eduard regarding Ottilie?
(a) That Ottilie return to the boarding school or to her great-aunt's home.
(b) That Eduard and Ottilie leave together to indulge their mutual passion.
(c) That Ottilie become the governess to a wealthy family.
(d) That Charlotte and Ottilie embark on a trip to Italy to view famous sculptures.

5. On which procession of people does the new house guest, who arrived during Ottilie's artistic activity, exercise his craft and calling?
(a) The company of the estate's housemaids.
(b) The members of the local militia.
(c) The brigade of young gardeners.
(d) The group of street urchins that live in the village.