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

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

3. What is the main character's name?
(a) Albert.
(b) Wilhelm.
(c) Werther.
(d) Lotte.

4. How does the main character classify the recent events that sent him away?
(a) As a "series of tragic misunderstandings."
(b) As a "misfortune doled out by Fate."
(c) As a "bewildering journey of discovery."
(d) As a "senseless and foolish adventure."

5. To what does Werther compare his "poor heart?"
(a) To an ailing child.
(b) To a robust soldier.
(c) To a blushing maiden.
(d) To a questing knight.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has become the main character's favorite spot to get away?

2. Whom does Werther find in the square of the town Werther has come to love?

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

4. What does the main character find pleasant about the place in which he currently resides?

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

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