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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September 4 through November 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What has happened to the farmer-boy Werther once met in Wahlheim's town square?
(a) He has been fired.
(b) He has become violent.
(c) He has sustained an injury.
(d) He has married his lover.

3. In the letter of October 20, what does Werther assert gives us "a genuine sense of ourselves?"
(a) To blend into the crowd.
(b) To keep pace with or surpass others.
(c) To be absolutely unique and different.
(d) To fall behind one's peers.

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

5. What tone does Werther desire his literature to have?
(a) That of soothing lullabies.
(b) That of rousing action.
(c) That of determined resolve.
(d) That of passionate desire.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does the main character describe the town in which he resides as of the first letter?

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

3. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?

4. What event does Werther inadvertently attend, as related in the letter of March 15?

5. What kind of tree borders the town square where Werther spends much of his time?

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