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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 is the name of the person to whom Werther writes his letters?
(a) Albert.
(b) Johann.
(c) Friederich.
(d) Wilhelm.

2. What does Werther often wish would happen to him, as related in numerous letters?
(a) That he would duel with Albert.
(b) That he would marry any girl.
(c) That he would die.
(d) That he would travel more.

3. To what does Werther compare the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?
(a) A sinner.
(b) A dove.
(c) A martyr.
(d) A prophet.

4. What author supplants Homer in Werther's heart?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) Petrarch.
(c) Sophocles.
(d) Ossian.

5. What is the name of the girl Werther finds himself interested in, as related in the letter of December 24?
(a) Miss L. R.
(b) Miss van H.
(c) Miss von B.
(d) Miss Schleck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has become the main character's favorite spot to get away?

2. Why does Albert keep his pistols always unloaded?

3. What is this person Werther meets on his walk doing when Werther meets them?

4. To what does Werther compare himself at the end of the letter of November 30?

5. Which person considers Werther's conduct with the children to be below Werther's social station?

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