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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What seemingly miraculous event occurs during Ottilie's funeral?
(a) Charlotte learns she is pregnant again.
(b) Nanni falls from a garret but is uninjured.
(c) The Major saves a young woman from drowning.
(d) Eduard tries to stab himself but the blade cannot pierce his skin.

2. How does Eduard view the tragedy?
(a) As an obstacle to his happiness that has been removed.
(b) As the worst possible circumstance to ever befall him.
(c) As a chance to rekindle and strengthen his marriage.
(d) As an omen that his love for Ottilie is terribly wrong.

3. When is the only time Ottilie does not take Otto with her?
(a) When she walks into town.
(b) When she strolls through the woods.
(c) When she tidies up her wing of the house.
(d) When she rows out on the lake.

4. What is the general mood of the household when all four protagonists live there together again?
(a) The atmosphere in the household is lively and filled with positive ambiance.
(b) The mood is cold and everyone is suspicious of everyone else.
(c) All four protagonists find themselves completely contented with the new situation.
(d) It is almost, but not quite, like the serenity and tranquility of how things once were.

5. What is Ottilie's relationship with the architect like?
(a) She disagrees with him about crucial design elements.
(b) She is madly in love with him.
(c) She treats him as if he were her elder brother.
(d) She easily gets frustrated with his incompetence.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Eduard view his previous feelings of love, before he loved Ottilie?

2. What was the architect's reason for not wishing his drawings to be shown to the whole company, as Luciane had entreated and Ottilie had encouraged?

3. What service does Ottilie volunteer to do for Eduard?

4. What language do Charlotte and Ottilie speak when they are alone?

5. Which vocation does Ottilie decide she wishes to pursue?

(see the answer key)

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