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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through January 8 through September 3, 1772.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is Werther convinced about, regarding the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?
(a) That she hates him.
(b) That she loves him.
(c) That she pities him.
(d) That she is oblivious to him.

2. What of old Count von M.'s does the main character praise for its pleasurable effect?
(a) The stables.
(b) The mansion.
(c) The garden.
(d) The fields.

3. To whom is Werther's new female friend "as good as engaged"?
(a) To Patrick.
(b) To John.
(c) To Nicholas.
(d) To Albert.

4. How many children does the estate manager have, whom Werther meets?
(a) Nine.
(b) Five.
(c) Ten.
(d) Six.

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. In his letter of May 22, what does Werther assert makes people truly happy?

2. What notable event occurs in the novel on August 28?

3. What sad news does Werther receive from the little peasant family of Wahlheim, related in the letter of August 4?

4. Which poet does Werther's new female friend mention in relation to the event which disrupts the large gathering they attend?

5. What tone does Werther desire his literature to have?

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