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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 30 through December 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Werther converse near the plow in the town square?
(a) A farmer-boy.
(b) A young boy.
(c) An elderly gentleman.
(d) The town mayor.

2. What does the main character vow to do now that he is away?
(a) To take the popular Grand Tour.
(b) To enjoy the present moment.
(c) To find a willing wife.
(d) To seek knowledge and wisdom.

3. How does Werther see the story of the person near the plow in the town square?
(a) Werther considers it a lesson against immorality.
(b) Werther sees it as a shocking scandal.
(c) Werther thinks it is a boring tale.
(d) Werther views it as a testament to pure love and longing.

4. What does Werther resolve to do in the letter of September 3?
(a) To propose to Lotte.
(b) To write a love letter to Lotte.
(c) To leave Wahlheim.
(d) To take his own life.

5. In the letter of July 6, to what does Werther compare a child washing her hands?
(a) Drinking.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Baptism.
(d) Bathing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What activity does Werther fill his time with, at the beginning of the novel?

2. According to Werther in the letter of November 15, what is the fate of Man?

3. What is the main character's name?

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

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

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