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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. What does Werther think of Albert?
(a) That Albert has suspicious motives.
(b) That Albert is respectable and likable.
(c) That Albert is absolutely uninteresting.
(d) That Albert is boorish and irritating.

2. Whom does Werther mourn in his letter of May 17?
(a) A great German poet and artist upon whom Werther models himself.
(b) A close female friend with whom he shared much of his soul.
(c) His brother, with whom Werther shared a close friendship.
(d) His father, whom Werther considered a role model.

3. What does Werther imagine about Albert in the letter of October 10?
(a) That Albert is not as happily married as he should be.
(b) That Albert plots to destroy Werther's reputation.
(c) That Albert is keeping secrets from his wife.
(d) That Albert married Lotte only for her money.

4. What is the name of the person to whom Werther writes his letters?
(a) Albert.
(b) Johann.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Friederich.

5. What does Werther find admirable about the farmer-boy?
(a) His plucky spirit.
(b) His intelligence and quickness.
(c) His solemn and reserved demeanor.
(d) His love and constancy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What effect does Lotte's continued presence have on Werther?

3. Whom does Werther blame for his sorrows in the letter of November 3?

4. What is the name of the youngest person Werther meets in the town square?

5. What subject do Albert and Werther discuss so heatedly in the letter of August 12?

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