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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through May 17 through 30.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Werther in his letter of May 26, how is great art made?
(a) By honing one's skills in an apprenticeship.
(b) By following the classical rules of proportion.
(c) By allowing one's imagination to supplement nature.
(d) By adhering to what Nature offers the artist.

3. What is the substance of the main character's business project at the beginning of the book?
(a) An inheritance dispute.
(b) The interviewing of potential servants.
(c) Arrangements for travel.
(d) A building contract.

4. In his letter of May 17, what does Werther find the state of humanity to be?
(a) Generally monotonous.
(b) Happy and joyous.
(c) Awesome and inspiring.
(d) Horribly sinful.

5. How does the main character view his business affairs turning out?
(a) He feels that there is much profit to be made, but with too much risk.
(b) He is utterly convinced that he will not understand the business.
(c) He believes he is being cheated.
(d) He opines that the situation will turn out well.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In which month of the year does the novel begin?

3. What feature of the geographic location in which Werther lives holds Werther in "thrall?"

4. What activity does Werther fill his time with, at the beginning of the novel?

5. What does the main character find pleasant about the place in which he currently resides?

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