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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through June 16 through July 24.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Whom does Werther mourn in his letter of May 17?
(a) His brother, with whom Werther shared a close friendship.
(b) A great German poet and artist upon whom Werther models himself.
(c) His father, whom Werther considered a role model.
(d) A close female friend with whom he shared much of his soul.

2. What story does the person near the plow in the town square tell Werther?
(a) He tells him of his time in the King's court.
(b) He tells him of his devotion to his mistress.
(c) He tells him of his father's death.
(d) He tells him of a recent disaster.

3. To what does Werther compare his general opinion on painting in the letter of May 30?
(a) To mathematics.
(b) To drama.
(c) To poetry.
(d) To sketching.

4. How does the main character describe the person with whom he must conduct his business?
(a) As enthusiastic and humorous.
(b) As suspicious and conniving.
(c) As vigorous and kind-hearted.
(d) As wicked and false.

5. What does Werther implore the addressee of his letters to do in his letter of May 13?
(a) To reconcile an argument with another good friend.
(b) To send Werther no books.
(c) To write to Werther's mother.
(d) To accompany Werther on a journey.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What kind of tree borders the town square where Werther spends much of his time?

3. How many children does the estate manager have, whom Werther meets?

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

5. What was the reception Werther first received from the common townsfolk?

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