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

2. What is the name of the woman Werther meets at the vicar's home?
(a) Carina.
(b) Julia.
(c) Friederike.
(d) Anna.

3. What feature of the geographic location in which Werther lives holds Werther in "thrall?"
(a) The ocean.
(b) A mountain.
(c) A spring.
(d) The cathedral.

4. What annoys Werther's employer?
(a) The slowness of Werther's work.
(b) The many procedures of governmental work.
(c) Werther's acquaintance with a different man.
(d) Werther's political views.

5. With whom has Werther formed a new acquaintance in the letter of November 26?
(a) Sir D.
(b) Madam G.
(c) Count C.
(d) Baroness M.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his letter of May 17, what does Werther find the state of humanity to be?

2. How does Werther perceive his relationship to other people?

3. What is Werther convinced about, regarding the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?

4. To what does Werther compare himself in regards to the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?

5. What irks Werther about the society he finds himself with in Weimar?

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