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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 feature of the geographic location in which Werther lives holds Werther in "thrall?"
(a) The cathedral.
(b) A mountain.
(c) The ocean.
(d) A spring.

2. What occurrence disrupts the event Werther and his new female friend are attending?
(a) A flood.
(b) An earthquake.
(c) A heat wave.
(d) A thunderstorm.

3. What is the name of one of the people Werther meets in the town square?
(a) Johann.
(b) Phillips.
(c) Marcus.
(d) Wilhelm.

4. What is the main character's name?
(a) Werther.
(b) Wilhelm.
(c) Albert.
(d) Lotte.

5. What was the reception Werther first received from the common townsfolk?
(a) They welcomed him openly.
(b) They were uncouth to him.
(c) They ignored him entirely.
(d) They were suspicious of him.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his letter of May 17, what does Werther find the state of humanity to be?

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

3. What is the substance of the main character's business project at the beginning of the book?

4. What is Werther convinced about, regarding the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?

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

(see the answer key)

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