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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 the substance of the main character's business project at the beginning of the book?
(a) Arrangements for travel.
(b) A building contract.
(c) An inheritance dispute.
(d) The interviewing of potential servants.

2. What is the name of the first woman mentioned by the main character?
(a) Sabine.
(b) Maria.
(c) Leonore.
(d) Adeline.

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

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

5. What experience, in Werther's opinion, does everybody in Weimar ruin for one another?
(a) The prospect of a fulfilling life.
(b) The enjoyment of a beautiful day.
(c) The journey between life and death
(d) The experience of love.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What aspect of humanity does Werther assert, in the letter of October 26, makes him want to "tear his heart open"?

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

4. Who gives Werther a special gift, related in the letter of April 19?

5. What is the name of the woman Werther meets at the vicar's home?

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