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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. What does Werther think of when he watches the village girls?
(a) The "divine inspiration of the landscape."
(b) The "patriarchal ways of life."
(c) The "bucolic pleasures of the country."
(d) The "civilized pastimes of society."

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

3. What is the name of the first woman mentioned by the main character?
(a) Leonore.
(b) Maria.
(c) Sabine.
(d) Adeline.

4. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?
(a) As sensible.
(b) As wise.
(c) As cowards.
(d) As snobbish.

5. How does Werther see the story of the person near the plow in the town square?
(a) Werther sees it as a shocking scandal.
(b) Werther views it as a testament to pure love and longing.
(c) Werther thinks it is a boring tale.
(d) Werther considers it a lesson against immorality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Werther consider to be the closest thing to his own heart?

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

3. To what does Werther compare himself in regards to the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?

4. How does the main character describe the person with whom he must conduct his business?

5. What does Werther feel now that he is in this new location at the beginning of the book?

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