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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 tone does Werther desire his literature to have?
(a) That of soothing lullabies.
(b) That of rousing action.
(c) That of determined resolve.
(d) That of passionate desire.

2. What is the main character's name?
(a) Wilhelm.
(b) Lotte.
(c) Albert.
(d) Werther.

3. What author does Werther enjoy reading?
(a) Homer.
(b) St. Augustine.
(c) Shakespeare.
(d) Goethe.

4. How does the main character describe the person with whom he must conduct his business?
(a) As wicked and false.
(b) As vigorous and kind-hearted.
(c) As suspicious and conniving.
(d) As enthusiastic and humorous.

5. Whose business must the main character deal with in the first letter?
(a) His mother's.
(b) His associate's.
(c) His good friend's.
(d) His father's.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the main character describe the town in which he resides as of the first letter?

2. What skill of Werther's is suffering as a result of his negligence?

3. Whom does Werther assist in his or her daily chore?

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

5. To what does Werther compare his "poor heart?"

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