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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. Which person considers Werther's conduct with the children to be below Werther's social station?
(a) Lotte.
(b) The doctor.
(c) Albert.
(d) Lotte's father.

2. Whom does Werther find in the square of the town Werther has come to love?
(a) Two young boys.
(b) Several pretty girls.
(c) Two gentlemen quarreling.
(d) An elderly couple.

3. Where does the event of March 15 occur?
(a) In the Ambassador's garden.
(b) In the town square.
(c) At the home of Count C.
(d) In City Hall.

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. In his letter of May 22, what does Werther assert makes people truly happy?
(a) Working hard for wealth.
(b) Loving fiercely and often.
(c) Wandering through nature.
(d) Living in the present moment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the substance of the main character's business project at the beginning of the book?

2. What does Werther say "wastes his heart away" in the letter of August 18?

3. With whom has Werther formed a new acquaintance in the letter of November 26?

4. With whom does Werther converse near the plow in the town square?

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

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