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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 skill of Werther's is suffering as a result of his negligence?
(a) His imagination and sensibility.
(b) His social graces.
(c) His health and wellness.
(d) His art and drawings.

2. With whom does Werther converse near the plow in the town square?
(a) An elderly gentleman.
(b) A young boy.
(c) A farmer-boy.
(d) The town mayor.

3. What activity do Werther and his new female friend engage in together?
(a) A competition of riddles.
(b) A recitation of poetry.
(c) A German folk dance.
(d) A walk about the park.

4. What event does Werther inadvertently attend, as related in the letter of March 15?
(a) A court procedure.
(b) A parade.
(c) An assembly.
(d) A masque ball.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sad news does Werther receive from the little peasant family of Wahlheim, related in the letter of August 4?

2. What is in the package Werther receives from Albert on August 26?

3. What best describes the personality of Werther's employer?

4. How many children does the estate manager have, whom Werther meets?

5. What feeling fills Werther when he is alone in nature?

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