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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. What does Werther assert about the state of mind of the person he meets in the letter of November 30?
(a) That such confusion is most unseemly.
(b) That being overly happy is a sign of grace.
(c) That lunacy is a balm on the soul.
(d) That fear and terror will make the man mad.

2. What social faux pas does Werther commit in the letter of March 15?
(a) He socializes with those above him in rank.
(b) He accidentally insults a fine lady.
(c) He arrives under-dressed for a formal occasion.
(d) He refuses to bow to the Prince.

3. What does Werther think of Albert?
(a) That Albert is respectable and likable.
(b) That Albert has suspicious motives.
(c) That Albert is boorish and irritating.
(d) That Albert is absolutely uninteresting.

4. Who tells Werther in the letter of March 16 that his recent disgrace has negatively affected them as well?
(a) Wilhelm.
(b) Adelin.
(c) Lotte.
(d) Miss von B.

5. How does Werther feel, now that he has moved away from Wahlheim?
(a) He feels sad and lost.
(b) Suspicion rules his mind.
(c) His mood is improving.
(d) Utter contentment pervades his being.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to the farmer-boy Werther once met in Wahlheim's town square?

2. What does Werther think of when he watches the village girls?

3. How does the main character describe the person with whom he must conduct his business?

4. How does Werther view his interactions with high society in Weimar?

5. From whom does Werther receive a letter, related in the letter of February 17, concerning his relationship with the Ambassador?

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