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

2. In his letter of May 17, what does Werther find the state of humanity to be?
(a) Generally monotonous.
(b) Horribly sinful.
(c) Happy and joyous.
(d) Awesome and inspiring.

3. What does Werther give the people he meets in the town square?
(a) Pennies.
(b) A stern lecture.
(c) A smile.
(d) Advice.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What subject do Werther and Lotte discuss at length in the letter of September 10?

2. How does the main character describe the town in which he resides as of the first letter?

3. What presence does Werther sense all around him?

4. What does Werther resolve to do in the letter of September 3?

5. In the letter of August 18, what thing does Werther admit to finding both joy and misery in?

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