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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 17 through 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?
(a) As cowards.
(b) As sensible.
(c) As wise.
(d) As snobbish.

4. Who is the "Melusine" to whom Werther refers?
(a) The daughter of the town mayor.
(b) One of the mythical Furies.
(c) A mythical water-nymph.
(d) A historical French princess.

5. What skill of Werther's is suffering as a result of his negligence?
(a) His social graces.
(b) His health and wellness.
(c) His imagination and sensibility.
(d) His art and drawings.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Werther feel now that he is in this new location at the beginning of the book?

2. What of old Count von M.'s does the main character praise for its pleasurable effect?

3. Whose business must the main character deal with in the first letter?

4. What is the name of the town an hours' walk from where Werther currently lodges?

5. What is the main character's name?

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