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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. From whom does Werther receive a letter, related in the letter of February 17, concerning his relationship with the Ambassador?
(a) From Count C.
(b) From Wilhelm.
(c) From another ambassador.
(d) From a government minister.

2. What did the farmer-boy of Wahlheim do that resulted in his current fate?
(a) He tried to rape his mistress.
(b) He confessed his feelings to a stranger.
(c) He ran away from home.
(d) He became involved in a gang of criminals.

3. From whom does Werther receive an invitation to travel, as related in the letter of May 9?
(a) From Count C.
(b) From Adelin.
(c) From Wilhelm.
(d) From the Prince.

4. What is the name of the person Werther meets in the letter of November 30?
(a) Johann.
(b) Hans.
(c) Mathilde.
(d) Heinrich.

5. With whom has Werther formed a new acquaintance in the letter of November 26?
(a) Baroness M.
(b) Sir D.
(c) Count C.
(d) Madam G.

6. According to Werther in the letter of October 19, what will fill the void in his heart?
(a) Holding Lotte to his heart.
(b) Traveling abroad.
(c) Writing sentimental poetry.
(d) Finding a wife of his own.

7. At the beginning of the final section of the novel, what does the Editor assert is his role in the remainder of Werther's story?
(a) To excuse any of Werther's rash actions by providing arguments in favor of them.
(b) To gather and report precise information.
(c) To sway readers' opinions of Werther.
(d) To discourage readers from sympathizing with Werther.

8. What event causes Werther to "run out into the night," as related in the letter of December 12?
(a) A multiple murder.
(b) A flood.
(c) A fire.
(d) A storm.

9. What has happened to the farmer-boy Werther once met in Wahlheim's town square?
(a) He has married his lover.
(b) He has been fired.
(c) He has sustained an injury.
(d) He has become violent.

10. What recent event, related in the letter of September 15, makes Werther both angry and sad?
(a) The felling of old walnut trees.
(b) The plowing of a field of wildflowers.
(c) A fire in the town church.
(d) The destruction of a scenic old barn.

11. Whom does Werther defend to his employer in the letter of December 24?
(a) Lotte.
(b) Count C.
(c) Albert.
(d) Werther himself.

12. What is Lotte's response to Werther's outburst, as related in the letter of December 4?
(a) Lotte tells Werther he is ill and must calm himself.
(b) Lotte asks Werther to be quiet lest he wake the children.
(c) Lotte shouts back at Werther in frustration.
(d) Lotte makes no verbal response, but gives Werther a significant look.

13. What does Lotte specifically request of Werther when he visits her home on the Sunday before Christmas?
(a) That he attend dinner with her and Albert.
(b) That he have a Christmas present for each of the children.
(c) That he take a position as her father's secretary.
(d) That he not visit her before Christmas Eve.

14. What do Lotte' siblings do on December 21 that causes Werther to be overcome with emotion?
(a) They invite him to the Christmas dinner being hosted by Lotte's father.
(b) They ask him how old he will be at his next birthday.
(c) They encourage him to never give up hope.
(d) They make him a list of New Year wishes.

15. What instrument does Lotte play, as related in the letter of December 4?
(a) The flute.
(b) The clarinet.
(c) The piano.
(d) The violin.

Short Answer Questions

1. What excuse does Werther give for wanting to embrace Lotte?

2. What feelings fill Werther when Lotte plays her instrument?

3. In his letter of December 21, what does Werther tell Lotte he is "resolved" to do?

4. What favor does Werther ask of his friend Wilhelm in the letter of March 24?

5. What does Lotte ask Werther to read when he visits her on December 21?

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