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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. How does Werther perceive his relationship to other people?
(a) He feels isolated and alone.
(b) He feels that he is exactly the same as everyone else.
(c) He senses that others are repelled by him.
(d) He finds that others like him.

2. Why, according to Werther, does the "torrent of genius" so rarely pour forth?
(a) Because genius requires obsession with one's subject, and only very few people are truly obsessed.
(b) Because God only imparts genius to a select few individuals.
(c) Because the average individual is of too limited intelligence to qualify as a genius.
(d) Because genius requires the close interaction of many people, and quarreling prevents this.

3. How many children does the estate manager have, whom Werther meets?
(a) Nine.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Ten.

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

5. How did Lotte and Albert become betrothed?
(a) Lotte and Albert are being punished for certain indiscretions.
(b) Lotte's mother wished it upon her deathbed.
(c) The two were thrown together by Fate.
(d) Albert owed Lotte's father a debt of honor.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the letter of July 26, what does Werther often determine to do, but fails?

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

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

4. What does Werther think of Albert?

5. What story does the person near the plow in the town square tell Werther?

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