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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 is the main character happy at the beginning of the first letter?
(a) He has left his familiar surroundings and people.
(b) He has received a job offer that will elevate his social position.
(c) He has proposed to a beautiful young woman, and she said yes.
(d) He has just completed his studies at the university.

2. To what does Werther compare himself in regards to the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?
(a) A child.
(b) A king.
(c) A madman.
(d) A miser.

3. What about his social faux pas of March 15 distresses Werther greatly?
(a) That he cannot commit the error again.
(b) That news of it is all over town.
(c) The he hurt his friends' feelings.
(d) That no one told him of the problem.

4. What best describes the personality of Werther's employer?
(a) Morose.
(b) Angry.
(c) Curious.
(d) Happy.

5. At the beginning of Book Two, who employs Werther?
(a) A count.
(b) An estate manager.
(c) An ambassador.
(d) A prince.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do Werther and his new female friend discuss in the carriage?

2. What relative of the girl Werther finds attractive does Werther meet?

3. What does Werther feel now that he is in this new location at the beginning of the book?

4. What presence does Werther sense all around him?

5. To whom does Werther write his letter of January 20, 1772?

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