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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Werther assist in his or her daily chore?
(a) A farmer-boy repairing a plow.
(b) A servant girl drawing water from the spring.
(c) A cook buying food for supper.
(d) A footman repairing a broken carriage.

2. What notable event occurs in the novel on August 28?
(a) The anniversary of Werther's father's death.
(b) Lotte and Albert's wedding.
(c) A local festival celebration.
(d) Werther's birthday.

3. What activity do Werther and his new female friend engage in together?
(a) A competition of riddles.
(b) A German folk dance.
(c) A walk about the park.
(d) A recitation of poetry.

4. What is the name of the woman Werther meets at the vicar's home?
(a) Julia.
(b) Carina.
(c) Friederike.
(d) Anna.

5. Why has Werther not written to the usual recipient of his letters as of late?
(a) Werther has become infatuated with someone.
(b) Werther has been traveling.
(c) Werther has been very ill.
(d) Werther has been busy with business affairs.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why, according to Werther, does the "torrent of genius" so rarely pour forth?

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

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

4. What is the name of the town an hours' walk from where Werther currently lodges?

5. What does Werther feel very connected to?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Werther find appealing about being away from his friends and in a new town?

2. What does Werther ask his friend Wilhelm not to do, and why?

3. What event has incited Werther to leave his friends, and how does he view this event?

4. To what type of people does Werther compare those who he thinks are happiest in life, and what is his reasoning for this comparison?

5. What activities does Werther engage in now that he is away from his friends and in a new town?

6. How is Werther first received by the commoners of the village, and how does Werther view their reaction to him?

7. How has his acquaintance with Lotte affected Werther up to and including the letter of July 24?

8. What does Werther observe the local girls doing?

9. Who does Werther meet while sitting on a plow in Wahlheim's town square, and what is the substance of their various interactions with Werther?

10. What specific space, which Werther found in his explorations of the town, does he find pleasurable?

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