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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part I, Chapters 9-12.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What scientific subject becomes a main object of conversation between the hosts and their male guest?
(a) The evolution of plant and animal species.
(b) Geology and its role in determining the location of mineral deposits.
(c) Certain affinities between natural objects.
(d) Astronomy and the movement of the solar system.

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

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

4. What activity are the married couple primarily engaged in at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Preparing for a year long tour of Europe.
(b) Deciding whether to enlarge the home itself.
(c) Improving the landscape of their estate.
(d) Considering applications for new household staff.

5. Which person is to be another guest at the estate?
(a) Marianne.
(b) Luciane.
(c) Ottilie.
(d) Charlotte.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What provokes Eduard to cry out that Ottilie loves him?

3. What personality trait is notable about Ottilie?

4. How do Eduard and Charlotte act in front of the others the morning after they sleep together?

5. What language are the household servants ignorant of?

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