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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. What example does Werther use to support his argument of the subject in the letter of August 12?
(a) A boy who hanged himself.
(b) A girl who drowned herself.
(c) A woman who poisoned herself.
(d) A man who shot himself.

2. Of what feeling does Werther complain in the letter of August 22?
(a) Rage.
(b) Listlessness.
(c) Excitement.
(d) Confusion.

3. What does Werther think of Albert?
(a) That Albert is respectable and likable.
(b) That Albert is absolutely uninteresting.
(c) That Albert has suspicious motives.
(d) That Albert is boorish and irritating.

4. How does the main character describe the person with whom he must conduct his business?
(a) As vigorous and kind-hearted.
(b) As suspicious and conniving.
(c) As wicked and false.
(d) As enthusiastic and humorous.

5. What, according to the main character, leads to the most complications in business affairs?
(a) The irritatingly slow postal system.
(b) Misunderstanding and lethargy.
(c) Greed and miserliness.
(d) The multitude of forms and official notices.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Werther assist in his or her daily chore?

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

3. What tone does Werther desire his literature to have?

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

5. Why, according to Werther, does the "torrent of genius" so rarely pour forth?

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