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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 8 through September 3, 1772.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is the name of the girl Werther finds himself interested in, as related in the letter of December 24?
(a) Miss von B.
(b) Miss van H.
(c) Miss L. R.
(d) Miss Schleck.

3. What notable event occurs in the novel on August 28?
(a) Werther's birthday.
(b) The anniversary of Werther's father's death.
(c) Lotte and Albert's wedding.
(d) A local festival celebration.

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

5. To what does Werther compare the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?
(a) A martyr.
(b) A prophet.
(c) A dove.
(d) A sinner.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom must the main character transact the business to which he refers in the first letter?

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

3. What irks Werther about the society he finds himself with in Weimar?

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

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

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