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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 is in the package Werther receives from Albert on August 26?
(a) A gift from all of Lotte's siblings.
(b) A floral bouquet of mourning.
(c) Albert's pistols, loaded and ready.
(d) Lotte's hair ribbons and an edition of Homer.

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

3. Why has Werther not written to the usual recipient of his letters as of late?
(a) Werther has been busy with business affairs.
(b) Werther has been very ill.
(c) Werther has been traveling.
(d) Werther has become infatuated with someone.

4. What of old Count von M.'s does the main character praise for its pleasurable effect?
(a) The stables.
(b) The mansion.
(c) The fields.
(d) The garden.

5. How does the main character describe the town in which he resides as of the first letter?
(a) As "disagreeable."
(b) As "cozy."
(c) As "backward."
(d) As "picturesque."

Short Answer Questions

1. In which month of the year does the novel begin?

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

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

4. In the letter of July 6, to what does Werther compare a child washing her hands?

5. What two things does Werther compare in his argument in the letter of August 12?

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