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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. With whom must the main character transact the business to which he refers in the first letter?
(a) With his landlord.
(b) With his neighbor.
(c) With his fiance.
(d) With his aunt.

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

3. What do Werther and his new female friend discuss in the carriage?
(a) History.
(b) Politics.
(c) Family.
(d) Books.

4. What tone does Werther desire his literature to have?
(a) That of passionate desire.
(b) That of soothing lullabies.
(c) That of rousing action.
(d) That of determined resolve.

5. Why has Werther not written to the usual recipient of his letters as of late?
(a) Werther has become infatuated with someone.
(b) Werther has been very ill.
(c) Werther has been traveling.
(d) Werther has been busy with business affairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. What feeling fills Werther when he is alone in nature?

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

3. How does the main character describe the town in which he resides as of the first letter?

4. What was the reception Werther first received from the common townsfolk?

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

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