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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 presence does Werther sense all around him?
(a) The foreboding of doom.
(b) The shadow of the past.
(c) The hopes of the future.
(d) The presence of God.

2. What is Werther aware of, regarding himself and the townsfolk?
(a) That they are not, and can never be, equals.
(b) That they come from the same common stock.
(c) That they must always be suspicious of one another.
(d) That they can never be honest with one another.

3. What was the reception Werther first received from the common townsfolk?
(a) They ignored him entirely.
(b) They welcomed him openly.
(c) They were suspicious of him.
(d) They were uncouth to him.

4. In which country does this novel take place?
(a) France.
(b) Switzerland.
(c) Germany.
(d) Austria.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the main character view his business affairs turning out?

2. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?

3. What does the main character find enjoyable about the area he has arrived at in the first letter?

4. What is the main character's name?

5. What author does Werther enjoy reading?

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