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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 opines that the situation will turn out well.
(b) He believes he is being cheated.
(c) He feels that there is much profit to be made, but with too much risk.
(d) He is utterly convinced that he will not understand the business.

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

3. How does Werther perceive his relationship to other people?
(a) He feels that he is exactly the same as everyone else.
(b) He finds that others like him.
(c) He senses that others are repelled by him.
(d) He feels isolated and alone.

4. How many children does the estate manager have, whom Werther meets?
(a) Ten.
(b) Five.
(c) Six.
(d) Nine.

5. What presence does Werther sense all around him?
(a) The foreboding of doom.
(b) The presence of God.
(c) The hopes of the future.
(d) The shadow of the past.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?

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

4. In his letter of May 17, what does Werther find the state of humanity to be?

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

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