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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. How does Werther perceive his relationship to other people?
(a) He feels isolated and alone.
(b) He feels that he is exactly the same as everyone else.
(c) He senses that others are repelled by him.
(d) He finds that others like him.

2. What does Werther think of Albert?
(a) That Albert is respectable and likable.
(b) That Albert has suspicious motives.
(c) That Albert is absolutely uninteresting.
(d) That Albert is boorish and irritating.

3. In the letter of December 1, who relates to Werther the story of the person Werther met in the letter of November 30?
(a) Hans' mother.
(b) Lotte's father.
(c) Albert.
(d) Phillips.

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

5. How does the main character describe the town in which he resides as of the first letter?
(a) As "picturesque."
(b) As "cozy."
(c) As "disagreeable."
(d) As "backward."

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Lotte's response to Werther's outburst, as related in the letter of December 4?

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

3. Which person considers Werther's conduct with the children to be below Werther's social station?

4. What activity is the young woman who becomes Werther's friend engaged in when Werther meets her?

5. What does Werther feel very connected to?

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