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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Where does Eduard live while away from his estate?
(a) In a room above the town inn.
(b) In the newly constructed pavilion.
(c) In a wing of the Count's mansion.
(d) In a farmstead house.

2. How does Eduard view his previous feelings of love, before he loved Ottilie?
(a) As mere wastes of time.
(b) As necessary endeavors.
(c) As practice for his future seduction of Ottilie.
(d) As the pinnacles of human feeling.

3. Who does the mistress of the house think has a more-than-average interest in Ottilie?
(a) The male guest at the estate.
(b) A common peasant.
(c) The master of the estate.
(d) The schoolmaster.

4. What objects on Eduard's property are exactly the same age as Ottilie?
(a) The topiaries in the main garden.
(b) The moss hut on the hill.
(c) The peacocks which strut all over the estate.
(d) The plane trees by the lake.

5. What nickname do both the master of the estate and his male guest share?
(a) Rolf.
(b) Jules.
(c) Otto.
(d) Augie.

6. What does the male guest criticize about the estate?
(a) The master's indecent liberties taken with the serving-girls.
(b) The boring, humdrum nature of the surrounding area.
(c) The mistress's planning and layout of the improvements.
(d) The general lack of aptitude of the servants.

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

8. Where have the two young women mentioned in Part I, Chapter 1, been living for some years?
(a) At a boarding school.
(b) At the royal court.
(c) At the estate.
(d) At the home of a distant relative.

9. During a stroll around his property with the captain and Charlotte, what activity does Eduard suddenly change his mind about engaging in, and why?
(a) He decides not to go rowing on the lake because he thinks of Ottilie.
(b) He decides not to plant a new stand of trees because they would detract from the views.
(c) He decides not to ride into town because he cannot settle a debt with his architect.
(d) He decides not to purchase a new team of horses because his carriage broke down.

10. At whom does Eduard lose his temper while making the new plans for the estate?
(a) A parson.
(b) A beggar.
(c) A village girl.
(d) A captain.

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

12. How does Eduard plan to celebrate the finishing of the landscape improvements, as well as to show his affection for Ottilie?
(a) With a magnificent feast.
(b) With a fireworks show.
(c) By giving gifts to the guests.
(d) By absconding with Ottilie.

13. What do Eduard and Charlotte disagree strongly about in the wake of the frightening event during the festivities?
(a) Whom among the guests is worthy of being invited to dinner.
(b) Whether the fireworks show should go on as planned.
(c) When they should reschedule the entire event.
(d) How to tastefully disperse the guests who stay too late.

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

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

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. Whom does the master of the estate propose come to live with himself and his wife?

3. What scientific subject becomes a main object of conversation between the hosts and their male guest?

4. Which person is to be another guest at the estate?

5. What building has been completed for the celebration planned by Eduard and the Captain?

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