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

2. In which month of the year does the novel begin?
(a) May.
(b) June.
(c) March.
(d) April.

3. What does Werther think of when he watches the village girls?
(a) The "divine inspiration of the landscape."
(b) The "patriarchal ways of life."
(c) The "civilized pastimes of society."
(d) The "bucolic pleasures of the country."

4. What kind of tree borders the town square where Werther spends much of his time?
(a) Maple trees.
(b) Linden trees.
(c) Birch trees.
(d) Fir trees.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Werther feel now that he is in this new location at the beginning of the book?

2. What is the name of the town an hours' walk from where Werther currently lodges?

3. What does Werther feel very connected to?

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

5. What is the name of the youngest person Werther meets in the town square?

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