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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What tone does Werther desire his literature to have?
(a) That of rousing action.
(b) That of passionate desire.
(c) That of determined resolve.
(d) That of soothing lullabies.

2. In which location does Werther arrange to meet Lotte and Albert?
(a) In the garden.
(b) In a hayfield.
(c) In the town square.
(d) In the lodge's dining hall.

3. Whom does Werther mourn in his letter of May 17?
(a) His brother, with whom Werther shared a close friendship.
(b) A great German poet and artist upon whom Werther models himself.
(c) His father, whom Werther considered a role model.
(d) A close female friend with whom he shared much of his soul.

4. What story does the person near the plow in the town square tell Werther?
(a) He tells him of his father's death.
(b) He tells him of his time in the King's court.
(c) He tells him of his devotion to his mistress.
(d) He tells him of a recent disaster.

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

6. What is the name of the person to whom Werther writes his letters?
(a) Wilhelm.
(b) Johann.
(c) Friederich.
(d) Albert.

7. What is the name of Werther's new female acquaintance?
(a) Suzette.
(b) Lotte.
(c) Annemarie.
(d) Abigail.

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

9. How does Werther view those who keep their distance from commoners?
(a) As cowards.
(b) As sensible.
(c) As wise.
(d) As snobbish.

10. 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) The interviewing of potential servants.
(d) An inheritance dispute.

11. What kind of tree borders the town square where Werther spends much of his time?
(a) Maple trees.
(b) Birch trees.
(c) Linden trees.
(d) Fir trees.

12. What does the main character find pleasant about the place in which he currently resides?
(a) The bustling city.
(b) The museums.
(c) The solitude.
(d) The crisp air.

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

14. In which country does this novel take place?
(a) France.
(b) Austria.
(c) Germany.
(d) Switzerland.

15. What is in the package Werther receives from Albert on August 26?
(a) Albert's pistols, loaded and ready.
(b) A floral bouquet of mourning.
(c) A gift from all of Lotte's siblings.
(d) Lotte's hair ribbons and an edition of Homer.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Werther like to watch the village girls do?

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

3. According to Werther, what is the one thing that makes Man's life worthwhile?

4. How does the main character describe the person with whom he must conduct his business?

5. What is the name of the youngest person Werther meets in the town square?

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