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

2. What irks Werther about the society he finds himself with in Weimar?
(a) Their uncaring attitudes.
(b) Their greed for rank.
(c) Their immense beauty.
(d) Their questions of him.

3. How does the main character describe the person with whom he must conduct his business?
(a) As vigorous and kind-hearted.
(b) As wicked and false.
(c) As suspicious and conniving.
(d) As enthusiastic and humorous.

4. What author does Werther enjoy reading?
(a) Shakespeare.
(b) St. Augustine.
(c) Goethe.
(d) Homer.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In his letter of May 17, what does Werther find the state of humanity to be?

2. At which event did Werther meet a new female acquaintance?

3. How does the main character view his business affairs turning out?

4. What tone does Werther desire his literature to have?

5. What subject do Albert and Werther discuss so heatedly in the letter of August 12?

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