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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 sight causes Werther to weep profusely, as related in the letter of December 4?
(a) The sight of a dead horse along the side of the road.
(b) The sight of Albert with a small child.
(c) The sight of Lotte's wedding ring.
(d) The sight of a beggar-woman.

2. At which event did Werther meet a new female acquaintance?
(a) At a ball.
(b) At a fair.
(c) At the theater.
(d) At a parliamentary debate.

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

4. What does Werther find admirable about the farmer-boy?
(a) His intelligence and quickness.
(b) His plucky spirit.
(c) His solemn and reserved demeanor.
(d) His love and constancy.

5. What irks Werther about the society he finds himself with in Weimar?
(a) Their immense beauty.
(b) Their greed for rank.
(c) Their questions of him.
(d) Their uncaring attitudes.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Werther blame for his irritation with his current employment?

2. As of November 30, Werther feels he is not destined to:

3. What does Werther often wish would happen to him, as related in numerous letters?

4. To what does Werther compare his general opinion on painting in the letter of May 30?

5. How did Lotte and Albert become betrothed?

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