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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What event do the men resolve should mark the celebratory finishing date of their various improvements to the landscape of the estate?
(a) The death of Herr Mittler.
(b) Charlotte and Eduard's anniversary.
(c) Ottilie's birthday.
(d) The anniversary of the Captain's arrival at the estate.

2. What does Eduard convince Ottilie of regarding Charlotte and/or the Captain?
(a) Charlotte loves the Captain and wants a divorce from Eduard.
(b) The Captain is preparing to duel with Eduard.
(c) Charlotte has secretly planned for Ottilie to marry the schoolmaster.
(d) Ottilie will never be loved by anyone because she is ugly.

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

4. What does Charlotte resolve to do when she is alone after the kiss with the Captain?
(a) Strengthen her marriage with Eduard.
(b) Atone for her sins and die alone.
(c) Divorce Eduard and travel the continent.
(d) Run away and marry the Captain.

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

6. 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.

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

8. 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.

9. What does Ottilie see as her "everything?"
(a) Her friendship with Charlotte.
(b) Her love for Eduard.
(c) Her passion for gardening.
(d) Her attention to her reading.

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

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

12. What act of submissiveness does Charlotte warn Ottilie against?
(a) Stooping to pick up something dropped by a man.
(b) Lowering one's eyes before royalty.
(c) Walking slowly to accommodate the pace of the elderly.
(d) Deferring to one's host in conversation.

13. What building do the captain and Eduard decide to construct on the grounds of the estate?
(a) A chapel.
(b) A stable.
(c) A pavilion.
(d) A boathouse.

14. What activity does the male guest propose to his hosts upon his first look at the lands around the estate?
(a) That the trio hire a friend of his for the gardening.
(b) That the trio make a detailed survey of the land.
(c) That the trio make a journey to the court.
(d) That the trio return to the comfort of the main house.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is one subject of the guests and hosts' conversation during the group's first dinner together?

2. What is the name of the peasant girl who attaches herself to Ottilie?

3. What does the female guest find disagreeable in Eduard?

4. How did the master of the estate grow up?

5. What is the name of the man who often visits the estate?

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