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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through July 26 through September 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What, according to the main character, leads to the most complications in business affairs?
(a) The irritatingly slow postal system.
(b) Misunderstanding and lethargy.
(c) Greed and miserliness.
(d) The multitude of forms and official notices.

2. To what does Werther compare the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?
(a) A dove.
(b) A martyr.
(c) A sinner.
(d) A prophet.

3. What does the main character find enjoyable about the area he has arrived at in the first letter?
(a) The inexpressible natural beauty.
(b) The proliferation of tame wildlife.
(c) The proximity to the wide-open sea.
(d) The few large estates surrounding the town.

4. How does the main character describe the person with whom he must conduct his business?
(a) As suspicious and conniving.
(b) As vigorous and kind-hearted.
(c) As enthusiastic and humorous.
(d) As wicked and false.

5. In which month of the year does the novel begin?
(a) June.
(b) March.
(c) April.
(d) May.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Werther mourn in his letter of May 17?

2. What author does Werther enjoy reading?

3. What is the name of the first woman mentioned by the main character?

4. According to Werther in his letter of May 26, how is great art made?

5. What is the name of one of the people Werther meets in the town square?

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