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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through June 16 through July 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Werther convinced about, regarding the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?
(a) That she is oblivious to him.
(b) That she pities him.
(c) That she hates him.
(d) That she loves him.

2. What feature of the geographic location in which Werther lives holds Werther in "thrall?"
(a) The ocean.
(b) The cathedral.
(c) A spring.
(d) A mountain.

3. Which poet does Werther's new female friend mention in relation to the event which disrupts the large gathering they attend?
(a) Friedrichson.
(b) Klopstock.
(c) Heine.
(d) Goethe.

4. What activity does Werther fill his time with, at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Learning.
(b) Painting.
(c) Carousing.
(d) Drinking.

5. How many children does the estate manager have, whom Werther meets?
(a) Nine.
(b) Ten.
(c) Five.
(d) Six.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the main character describe the person with whom he must conduct his business?

2. What was the reception Werther first received from the common townsfolk?

3. Which person considers Werther's conduct with the children to be below Werther's social station?

4. To what does Werther compare the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?

5. What does Werther consider to be the closest thing to his own heart?

(see the answer key)

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