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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. In the letter of July 6, to what does Werther compare a child washing her hands?
(a) Baptism.
(b) Drowning.
(c) Bathing.
(d) Drinking.

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

3. Why, according to Werther, does the "torrent of genius" so rarely pour forth?
(a) Because God only imparts genius to a select few individuals.
(b) Because genius requires the close interaction of many people, and quarreling prevents this.
(c) Because genius requires obsession with one's subject, and only very few people are truly obsessed.
(d) Because the average individual is of too limited intelligence to qualify as a genius.

4. Which person considers Werther's conduct with the children to be below Werther's social station?
(a) Lotte.
(b) The doctor.
(c) Albert.
(d) Lotte's father.

5. What is the name of the youngest person Werther meets in the town square?
(a) Wolfgang.
(b) Jakob.
(c) Hans.
(d) Victor.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the main character classify the recent events that sent him away?

2. What activity do Werther and his new female friend engage in together?

3. What occurrence disrupts the event Werther and his new female friend are attending?

4. What is the name of Werther's new female acquaintance?

5. What is Werther aware of, regarding himself and the townsfolk?

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