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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through September 4 through November 26.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Werther blame for his sorrows in the letter of November 3?
(a) Albert.
(b) Himself.
(c) Lotte.
(d) Wilhelm.

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

3. How did Lotte and Albert become betrothed?
(a) Lotte and Albert are being punished for certain indiscretions.
(b) Lotte's mother wished it upon her deathbed.
(c) Albert owed Lotte's father a debt of honor.
(d) The two were thrown together by Fate.

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

5. In the letter of July 26, what does Werther often determine to do, but fails?
(a) He resolves to complete his mother's inheritance dispute.
(b) He resolves to go to church more often.
(c) He resolves not to see Lotte so often.
(d) He resolves to treat Albert with more respect.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Werther resolve to do in the letter of September 3?

2. What story does the person near the plow in the town square tell Werther?

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

4. How does Werther perceive his relationship to other people?

5. What aspect of humanity does Werther assert, in the letter of October 26, makes him want to "tear his heart open"?

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