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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 story does the person near the plow in the town square tell Werther?
(a) He tells him of his father's death.
(b) He tells him of a recent disaster.
(c) He tells him of his time in the King's court.
(d) He tells him of his devotion to his mistress.

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

3. Who is the "Melusine" to whom Werther refers?
(a) A historical French princess.
(b) One of the mythical Furies.
(c) A mythical water-nymph.
(d) The daughter of the town mayor.

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

5. Why is the main character happy at the beginning of the first letter?
(a) He has proposed to a beautiful young woman, and she said yes.
(b) He has just completed his studies at the university.
(c) He has left his familiar surroundings and people.
(d) He has received a job offer that will elevate his social position.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Werther implore the addressee of his letters to do in his letter of May 13?

2. What tone does Werther desire his literature to have?

3. What is the substance of the main character's business project at the beginning of the book?

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

5. With whom does Werther converse near the plow in the town square?

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