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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September 4 through November 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Werther compare himself in regards to the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?
(a) A miser.
(b) A king.
(c) A child.
(d) A madman.

2. What excuse does Werther give for wanting to embrace Lotte?
(a) That such an embrace is a natural instinct.
(b) That Albert would not begrudge him the act.
(c) That Lotte would want him to do so.
(d) That the act of embracing Lotte would claim her as his own.

3. In the letter of October 20, what does Werther assert gives us "a genuine sense of ourselves?"
(a) To blend into the crowd.
(b) To keep pace with or surpass others.
(c) To be absolutely unique and different.
(d) To fall behind one's peers.

4. Why does Albert keep his pistols always unloaded?
(a) He once had a bad experience when a maid was injured.
(b) He does not actually know how to load and clean the pistols.
(c) His mother implored him to keep them always unloaded.
(d) He does not believe that firearms are good.

5. What do Werther and his new female friend discuss in the carriage?
(a) Politics.
(b) Family.
(c) Books.
(d) History.

Short Answer Questions

1. What irritates Werther about Lotte and the friend who visits her in the letter of October 26?

2. In his letter of May 17, what does Werther find the state of humanity to be?

3. What, according to the main character, leads to the most complications in business affairs?

4. What does Werther like to watch the village girls do?

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

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