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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is notable about the letters Eduard writes to Ottilie?
(a) The content of the letters is illegible, mad gibberish.
(b) The letters always come back in the post as "undeliverable."
(c) Charlotte intercepts the letters and answers them in Ottilie's handwriting.
(d) Eduard also writes responses and signs them with Ottilie's name.

2. How do Eduard and Charlotte act in front of the others the morning after they sleep together?
(a) As if they are proud to have reaffirmed their love.
(b) As if nothing has passed between them the night before.
(c) As if they are suspicious of the thoughts of others.
(d) As if they are ashamed and contrite of their actions.

3. What gift does Ottilie find from Eduard when she returns to her room after the celebration?
(a) A set of rare books by her favorite author.
(b) A coach ticket for Italy and a traveling cloak.
(c) A chest filled with fine fabrics and jewelery.
(d) A new mare, already trained for gentle riding.

4. What habit does Eduard change as a result of Ottilie's presence and influence?
(a) His attendance at church.
(b) His way of reading.
(c) His recitation of the day's events.
(d) His habit of pipe smoking.

5. How did the master of the estate grow up?
(a) Ignored; he was the youngest of many siblings.
(b) Impoverished; he lived on the streets.
(c) Lonely; he made no friends.
(d) Spoiled; he got everything he wanted.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Eduard propose to sell to pay for the main project undertaken by the household?

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

4. What event leads Eduard to begin to be physically attracted to Ottilie?

5. Who comes to visit the estate after the foundation stone ceremony?

Short Essay Questions

1. Briefly summarize the story behind Eduard and Charlotte's marriage.

2. What does Eduard decide to do to further his relationship with Ottilie, and how does this attempt end up?

3. Describe Eduard's character, as the narrator paints it early in the novel.

4. How does Ottilie act around the others when she arrives at the estate?

5. How do the four protagonists' relationships change after Eduard evinces a passion for Ottilie?

6. Who is Herr Mittler, and what do Charlotte and Eduard ask for his help with?

7. Why does Charlotte object to Eduard's proposal of bringing the Captain to live at their estate?

8. Summarize the letters from the headmistress and the schoolmaster.

9. Where on the estate do the four protagonists increase their work, and for what coming occasion?

10. What counteroffer does Charlotte make to Eduard's proposal of the Captain's visit?

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