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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 10 through 15.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Werther think of when he watches the village girls?
(a) The "divine inspiration of the landscape."
(b) The "bucolic pleasures of the country."
(c) The "patriarchal ways of life."
(d) The "civilized pastimes of society."

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

3. In which month of the year does the novel begin?
(a) March.
(b) June.
(c) May.
(d) April.

4. What does Werther like to watch the village girls do?
(a) Dance during the festival season.
(b) Pick wildflowers.
(c) Bathe in the stream.
(d) Fetch water.

5. What activity does Werther fill his time with, at the beginning of the novel?
(a) Carousing.
(b) Learning.
(c) Drinking.
(d) Painting.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Werther aware of, regarding himself and the townsfolk?

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

3. What author does Werther enjoy reading?

4. What is the name of the first woman mentioned by the main character?

5. What does Werther feel very connected to?

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