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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 of old Count von M.'s does the main character praise for its pleasurable effect?
(a) The mansion.
(b) The fields.
(c) The stables.
(d) The garden.

2. What does Werther implore the addressee of his letters to do in his letter of May 13?
(a) To write to Werther's mother.
(b) To reconcile an argument with another good friend.
(c) To send Werther no books.
(d) To accompany Werther on a journey.

3. What activity is the young woman who becomes Werther's friend engaged in when Werther meets her?
(a) Running away from home.
(b) Cleaning her father's house.
(c) Cutting bread for children.
(d) Dressing for an evening on the town.

4. In the letter of July 26, what does Werther often determine to do, but fails?
(a) He resolves to go to church more often.
(b) He resolves to complete his mother's inheritance dispute.
(c) He resolves not to see Lotte so often.
(d) He resolves to treat Albert with more respect.

5. What is the name of one of the people Werther meets in the town square?
(a) Marcus.
(b) Phillips.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Johann.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the "Melusine" to whom Werther refers?

2. What about his social faux pas of March 15 distresses Werther greatly?

3. What, according to Werther, is most dangerous to the individual?

4. What is the name of the youngest person Werther meets in the town square?

5. What story does the person near the plow in the town square tell Werther?

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