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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through June 16 through July 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. To what does Werther compare himself in regards to the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?
(a) A madman.
(b) A child.
(c) A miser.
(d) A king.

2. What does Werther feel very connected to?
(a) Humanity.
(b) Science.
(c) Nature.
(d) History.

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

4. What is the name of the town an hours' walk from where Werther currently lodges?
(a) Wahlheim.
(b) Waldmar.
(c) Bremen.
(d) Erfurt.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Werther not written to the usual recipient of his letters as of late?

2. What is the name of the man Werther meets at the vicar's home?

3. What is the name of the woman Werther meets at the vicar's home?

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

5. What activity is the young woman who becomes Werther's friend engaged in when Werther meets her?

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