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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 1-4.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What event does the captain suggest must be celebrated in a special manner?
(a) The Captain's wedding.
(b) Ottilie's debutante ball.
(c) Charlotte's birthday.
(d) Eduard's homecoming.

3. What does Luciane enjoy doing with her many articles of clothing?
(a) Dressing up as fanciful characters.
(b) Saving up the best outfits for special occasions.
(c) Giving everything away and wearing only modest, inexpensive fabrics.
(d) Putting them in storage and never wearing them.

4. Whom does Eduard send to speak with Ottilie in private?
(a) The architect.
(b) The Captain.
(c) His confessor.
(d) His valet.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. To what does the narrator compare the common themes running through Ottilie's journals?

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

3. What is notable about the letters Eduard writes to Ottilie?

4. What does the schoolmaster's second letter say about Ottilie, in general?

5. What act of submissiveness does Charlotte warn Ottilie against?

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