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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 is the name of the town an hours' walk from where Werther currently lodges?
(a) Erfurt.
(b) Wahlheim.
(c) Waldmar.
(d) Bremen.

2. According to Werther in his letter of May 26, how is great art made?
(a) By allowing one's imagination to supplement nature.
(b) By following the classical rules of proportion.
(c) By honing one's skills in an apprenticeship.
(d) By adhering to what Nature offers the artist.

3. What subject do Werther and Lotte discuss at length in the letter of September 10?
(a) The education of her siblings.
(b) Political intrigue and scandal.
(c) Death and the hereafter.
(d) Lotte's plans for her upcoming wedding.

4. What is the name of the youngest person Werther meets in the town square?
(a) Victor.
(b) Hans.
(c) Jakob.
(d) Wolfgang.

5. What does Werther often wish would happen to him, as related in numerous letters?
(a) That he would duel with Albert.
(b) That he would travel more.
(c) That he would die.
(d) That he would marry any girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many children does the estate manager have, whom Werther meets?

2. What is in the package Werther receives from Albert on August 26?

3. According to Werther in the letter of October 19, what will fill the void in his heart?

4. What does Werther vow he will never do, though he very much wants to?

5. What notable event occurs in the novel on August 28?

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