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

2. How does Werther view his interactions with high society in Weimar?
(a) As soul-fulfilling.
(b) As valuable to his career.
(c) As interesting and educational.
(d) As empty illusion.

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

4. Whom does Werther mourn in his letter of May 17?
(a) A great German poet and artist upon whom Werther models himself.
(b) His father, whom Werther considered a role model.
(c) A close female friend with whom he shared much of his soul.
(d) His brother, with whom Werther shared a close friendship.

5. What excuse does Werther give for wanting to embrace Lotte?
(a) That such an embrace is a natural instinct.
(b) That the act of embracing Lotte would claim her as his own.
(c) That Lotte would want him to do so.
(d) That Albert would not begrudge him the act.

Short Answer Questions

1. What author supplants Homer in Werther's heart?

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

3. From whom does Werther receive a letter, related in the letter of February 17, concerning his relationship with the Ambassador?

4. What annoys Werther's employer?

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

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