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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through July 26 through September 10.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom does Werther converse near the plow in the town square?
(a) A young boy.
(b) A farmer-boy.
(c) An elderly gentleman.
(d) The town mayor.

2. What subject do Werther and Lotte discuss at length in the letter of September 10?
(a) Death and the hereafter.
(b) Political intrigue and scandal.
(c) The education of her siblings.
(d) Lotte's plans for her upcoming wedding.

3. In the letter of July 26, what does Werther often determine to do, but fails?
(a) He resolves not to see Lotte so often.
(b) He resolves to go to church more often.
(c) He resolves to complete his mother's inheritance dispute.
(d) He resolves to treat Albert with more respect.

4. What does Werther like to watch the village girls do?
(a) Dance during the festival season.
(b) Bathe in the stream.
(c) Pick wildflowers.
(d) Fetch water.

5. What presence does Werther sense all around him?
(a) The shadow of the past.
(b) The foreboding of doom.
(c) The presence of God.
(d) The hopes of the future.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How did Lotte and Albert become betrothed?

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

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

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

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