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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Editor to the Reader.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Who gives Werther a special gift, related in the letter of April 19?
(a) Count C.
(b) The Ambassador.
(c) The crown Prince.
(d) Miss von B.

2. What does Werther give the people he meets in the town square?
(a) A smile.
(b) Advice.
(c) A stern lecture.
(d) Pennies.

3. According to Werther in the letter of November 15, what is the fate of Man?
(a) To serve one another.
(b) To be happy and joyful.
(c) To suffer in bitterness.
(d) To work the land.

4. To whom does Werther write his letter of January 20, 1772?
(a) Albert.
(b) Count C.
(c) Wilhelm.
(d) Lotte.

5. What is the surprise Werther receives from Lotte and Albert in the letter of February 20?
(a) The news of one of Lotte's siblings' deaths.
(b) An invitation to join them as they travel.
(c) A gift for his birthday.
(d) The news of their marriage.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why has Werther not written to the usual recipient of his letters as of late?

2. What clothing was Werther wearing when he met Lotte?

3. With whom does Werther converse near the plow in the town square?

4. What does Werther imagine about Albert in the letter of October 10?

5. What recent event, related in the letter of September 15, makes Werther both angry and sad?

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