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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Part II, Chapters 15-18.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the conditions on which Charlotte offers herself to the Major?
(a) She and the Major must be married right away so that she can try to have another child soon.
(b) Ottilie must be willing to unite with Eduard, and that Eduard and the Major leave the house for a time.
(c) Ottilie must never be turned out of their house but can never socialize with them again.
(d) The Major must duel to the death with Eduard, thus proving the power of his love for her.

2. What is the name of the man who often visits the estate?
(a) Schmidt.
(b) Gardner.
(c) Mueller.
(d) Mittler.

3. How does Eduard envision Otto will be raised?
(a) Charlotte will raise him, and the Major will act as his father.
(b) Charlotte and Ottilie will share the burden of caring for him.
(c) Eduard will be a very close, caring father for his son.
(d) Ottilie will raise him, and Eduard will be his father in truth.

4. What two things does Ottilie refuse to do?
(a) Paint and keep house.
(b) Eat and read.
(c) Love again and forgive Charlotte.
(d) Speak and be Eduard's wife.

5. How is the female guest of the estate related to the mistress of the estate?
(a) She is her daughter.
(b) She is her young cousin.
(c) She is her niece.
(d) She is her step-daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who broaches the subject to Eduard of reconciling with Charlotte?

2. How does Charlotte respond to Eduard's passion for Ottilie?

3. How does Eduard's part in the story end?

4. What prevents Eduard from going through with his plan to keep Ottilie always near him?

5. What mistake does Eduard make while leaving the note?

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