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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 has become the main character's favorite spot to get away?
(a) The winding paths of the forests.
(b) The library in the city.
(c) The old Count's summerhouse.
(d) The town tavern.

2. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?
(a) As wise.
(b) As cowards.
(c) As sensible.
(d) As snobbish.

3. What is the substance of the main character's business project at the beginning of the book?
(a) A building contract.
(b) An inheritance dispute.
(c) The interviewing of potential servants.
(d) Arrangements for travel.

4. How does the main character view his business affairs turning out?
(a) He feels that there is much profit to be made, but with too much risk.
(b) He opines that the situation will turn out well.
(c) He believes he is being cheated.
(d) He is utterly convinced that he will not understand the business.

5. What feature of the geographic location in which Werther lives holds Werther in "thrall?"
(a) A mountain.
(b) A spring.
(c) The ocean.
(d) The cathedral.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What presence does Werther sense all around him?

4. Whose business must the main character deal with in the first letter?

5. What feeling fills Werther when he is alone in nature?

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