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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through October 20 through December 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Werther implore the addressee of his letters to do in his letter of May 13?
(a) To reconcile an argument with another good friend.
(b) To accompany Werther on a journey.
(c) To write to Werther's mother.
(d) To send Werther no books.

2. At which event did Werther meet a new female acquaintance?
(a) At a ball.
(b) At a fair.
(c) At the theater.
(d) At a parliamentary debate.

3. To what does Werther compare his general opinion on painting in the letter of May 30?
(a) To mathematics.
(b) To sketching.
(c) To poetry.
(d) To drama.

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

5. To what does Werther compare his "poor heart?"
(a) To an ailing child.
(b) To a blushing maiden.
(c) To a questing knight.
(d) To a robust soldier.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the letter of August 18, what thing does Werther admit to finding both joy and misery in?

2. In his letter of May 22, what does Werther assert makes people truly happy?

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

4. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?

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

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