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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 favor does Werther ask of his friend Wilhelm in the letter of March 24?
(a) To write a letter of Werther's resignation to the ambassador.
(b) To break the news of Werther's resignation to Werther's mother.
(c) To ask Count C. to publicly defend Werther.
(d) To beg the Ambassador to allow Werther to remain in his employ.

2. With whom has Werther formed a new acquaintance in the letter of November 26?
(a) Count C.
(b) Sir D.
(c) Madam G.
(d) Baroness M.

3. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?
(a) As wise.
(b) As snobbish.
(c) As cowards.
(d) As sensible.

4. What feature of the geographic location in which Werther lives holds Werther in "thrall?"
(a) A mountain.
(b) The cathedral.
(c) A spring.
(d) The ocean.

5. What subject is Werther's employer continuously harping on?
(a) Grammar.
(b) Politics.
(c) History.
(d) Morality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What occurrence disrupts the event Werther and his new female friend are attending?

2. Whom does Werther defend to his employer in the letter of December 24?

3. What does Werther find trying about his employer?

4. In his letter of May 22, what does Werther assert makes people truly happy?

5. What is the surprise Werther receives from Lotte and Albert in the letter of February 20?

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