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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 17 through 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the name of the town an hours' walk from where Werther currently lodges?
(a) Waldmar.
(b) Bremen.
(c) Erfurt.
(d) Wahlheim.

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

3. How does the main character describe the town in which he resides as of the first letter?
(a) As "cozy."
(b) As "picturesque."
(c) As "disagreeable."
(d) As "backward."

4. With whom must the main character transact the business to which he refers in the first letter?
(a) With his neighbor.
(b) With his landlord.
(c) With his aunt.
(d) With his fiance.

5. What feeling fills Werther when he is alone in nature?
(a) Hunger.
(b) Longing.
(c) Fulfillment.
(d) Confusion.

Short Answer Questions

1. What kind of tree borders the town square where Werther spends much of his time?

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

3. How many children does the estate manager have, whom Werther meets?

4. What does Werther feel very connected to?

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

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