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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 8 through September 3, 1772.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What activity do Werther and his new female friend engage in together?
(a) A German folk dance.
(b) A competition of riddles.
(c) A walk about the park.
(d) A recitation of poetry.

2. Why has Werther not written to the usual recipient of his letters as of late?
(a) Werther has been traveling.
(b) Werther has been busy with business affairs.
(c) Werther has been very ill.
(d) Werther has become infatuated with someone.

3. What is in the package Werther receives from Albert on August 26?
(a) A floral bouquet of mourning.
(b) Albert's pistols, loaded and ready.
(c) A gift from all of Lotte's siblings.
(d) Lotte's hair ribbons and an edition of Homer.

4. From whom does Werther receive a letter, related in the letter of February 17, concerning his relationship with the Ambassador?
(a) From Wilhelm.
(b) From a government minister.
(c) From another ambassador.
(d) From Count C.

5. According to Werther in the letter of October 20, upon what do happiness or misery depend?
(a) Upon the people with whom one associates.
(b) Upon one's faith in God.
(c) Upon one's ethic of hard work.
(d) Upon the things in one's environment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Werther continually assert in the letter of March 15 about his social faux pas?

2. What is the name of the man Werther meets at the vicar's home?

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

4. What tone does Werther desire his literature to have?

5. What, according to Werther, is most dangerous to the individual?

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