2. How do Eduard and Ottilie unexpectedly prove their compatibility with one another?
(a) By reciting a dramatic scene.
(b) By playing music together.
(c) By playing a game of cards.
(d) By engaging in a debate.

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

4. What does the schoolmaster's second letter say about Ottilie, in general?
(a) That she is the first girl of the school and has won all the year's academic prizes.
(b) That she is a troublemaker and that the other girls fear and shun her.
(c) That she is one of the stupidest girls at the school, and he recommends she be sent home.
(d) That she is intelligent, but not suited to the environment of the school.

5. What subject do Eduard and his male guest discuss in the night?
(a) The questionable politics of the Captain.
(b) Their old amorous adventures at court.
(c) The fleeting constancy of their wives.
(d) Their history working for the provincial governor.

6. What trait is the man who often visits the estate known for?
(a) For high-class begging.
(b) For his many extra-marital affairs.
(c) For settling all manner of disputes.
(d) For bragging about his wealth.

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

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

9. What seemingly miraculous event occurs at the completion of the foundation stone ceremony?
(a) A man has a heart attack but survives and dances a merry jig.
(b) The pitchers which were supposed to contain water contained wine.
(c) A crystal goblet disappears instead of shattering on the ground.
(d) Charlotte falls from a cliff but is inexplicably uninjured.

10. What is the name of Charlotte's daughter?
(a) Nanni.
(b) Gertrude.
(c) Luciane.
(d) Ottilie.

11. Whom does the master of the estate propose come to live with himself and his wife?
(a) The General.
(b) The Count.
(c) The Baroness.
(d) The Captain.

12. What prevents Eduard from going through with his plan to keep Ottilie always near him?
(a) Ottilie's efforts to distract Charlotte are so transparent that Charlotte suspects them both.
(b) Eduard is unable to secure passage into England for himself and Ottilie.
(c) The moss hut begins to crumble and fall apart and is not comfortable as a love-nest.
(d) The first letters between him and Ottilie fall and are picked up by others.

13. Early in the novel, what is the general feeling among the four main occupants of the household?
(a) They find themselves quarreling over minor matters.
(b) They increasingly want more time alone instead of together.
(c) They enjoy feelings of mutual affection and goodwill.
(d) They begin to suspect one another of adultery.

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

15. How does Ottilie respond to Charlotte's mention of the Captain potentially getting married?
(a) She makes no response at all and goes about life as usual.
(b) She becomes suspicious of Charlotte.
(c) She cruelly gushes about how the Captain will make a fine husband to another woman.
(d) She asks Charlotte directly about her relationship with the Captain.