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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 his letter of May 17, what does Werther find the state of humanity to be?
(a) Generally monotonous.
(b) Happy and joyous.
(c) Horribly sinful.
(d) Awesome and inspiring.

2. What does the main character vow to do now that he is away?
(a) To take the popular Grand Tour.
(b) To seek knowledge and wisdom.
(c) To find a willing wife.
(d) To enjoy the present moment.

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

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

5. Whom does Werther assist in his or her daily chore?
(a) A cook buying food for supper.
(b) A footman repairing a broken carriage.
(c) A servant girl drawing water from the spring.
(d) A farmer-boy repairing a plow.

Short Answer Questions

1. What presence does Werther sense all around him?

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

3. According to Werther in his letter of May 26, how is great art made?

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

5. In his letter of May 22, what does Werther assert makes people truly happy?

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