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

2. What example does Werther use to support his argument of the subject in the letter of August 12?
(a) A man who shot himself.
(b) A woman who poisoned herself.
(c) A boy who hanged himself.
(d) A girl who drowned herself.

3. What presence does Werther sense all around him?
(a) The presence of God.
(b) The foreboding of doom.
(c) The hopes of the future.
(d) The shadow of the past.

4. Which person considers Werther's conduct with the children to be below Werther's social station?
(a) Lotte.
(b) The doctor.
(c) Albert.
(d) Lotte's father.

5. How does Werther see the story of the person near the plow in the town square?
(a) Werther considers it a lesson against immorality.
(b) Werther views it as a testament to pure love and longing.
(c) Werther sees it as a shocking scandal.
(d) Werther thinks it is a boring tale.

Short Answer Questions

1. What was the reception Werther first received from the common townsfolk?

2. What does Werther say "wastes his heart away" in the letter of August 18?

3. What is the main character's name?

4. What, according to the main character, leads to the most complications in business affairs?

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

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