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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through November 30 through December 6.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Werther like the new person he met in the letter of November 26?
(a) He or she is a great artist.
(b) He or she is fabulously wealthy.
(c) He or she is kind and understanding.
(d) He or she is extremely good-looking.

2. In the letter of October 20, what does Werther assert gives us "a genuine sense of ourselves?"
(a) To fall behind one's peers.
(b) To be absolutely unique and different.
(c) To keep pace with or surpass others.
(d) To blend into the crowd.

3. 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 makes no verbal response, but gives Werther a significant look.
(d) Lotte shouts back at Werther in frustration.

4. What does Werther suddenly shout at Lotte, as related in the letter of December 4?
(a) He shouts out his love for her.
(b) He shouts for her to love him.
(c) He shouts for her to stop playing.
(d) He shouts out a warning of danger.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Werther wonder about happiness in the letter of November 30?

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

3. In his letter of May 17, what does Werther find the state of humanity to be?

4. What does Werther think of when he watches the village girls?

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

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