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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. Whom does Werther mourn in his letter of May 17?
(a) A close female friend with whom he shared much of his soul.
(b) A great German poet and artist upon whom Werther models himself.
(c) His brother, with whom Werther shared a close friendship.
(d) His father, whom Werther considered a role model.

2. What does the main character find pleasant about the place in which he currently resides?
(a) The solitude.
(b) The bustling city.
(c) The crisp air.
(d) The museums.

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

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

5. What is the name of the person to whom Werther writes his letters?
(a) Friederich.
(b) Albert.
(c) Johann.
(d) Wilhelm.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Werther see the story of the person near the plow in the town square?

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

3. What story does the person near the plow in the town square tell Werther?

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

5. Why, according to Werther, does the "torrent of genius" so rarely pour forth?

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