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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. Why does Werther like the new person he met in the letter of November 26?
(a) He or she is kind and understanding.
(b) He or she is fabulously wealthy.
(c) He or she is a great artist.
(d) He or she is extremely good-looking.

2. What does Werther find trying about his employer?
(a) The man is extremely condescending.
(b) The man is too meticulous.
(c) The man is too nosy.
(d) The man is not wealthy enough.

3. Whom does Werther blame for his irritation with his current employment?
(a) Count C.
(b) His employer.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Albert.

4. What does Werther implore the addressee of his letters to do in his letter of May 13?
(a) To reconcile an argument with another good friend.
(b) To send Werther no books.
(c) To accompany Werther on a journey.
(d) To write to Werther's mother.

5. What do Werther and his new female friend discuss in the carriage?
(a) Family.
(b) History.
(c) Politics.
(d) Books.

Short Answer Questions

1. Whom does Werther assist in his or her daily chore?

2. Who tells Werther in the letter of March 16 that his recent disgrace has negatively affected them as well?

3. What was the reception Werther first received from the common townsfolk?

4. What is Werther aware of, regarding himself and the townsfolk?

5. What notable event occurs in the novel on August 28?

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