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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. What presence does Werther sense all around him?
(a) The presence of God.
(b) The foreboding of doom.
(c) The hopes of the future.
(d) The shadow of the past.

2. What is the name of one of the people Werther meets in the town square?
(a) Johann.
(b) Marcus.
(c) Phillips.
(d) Wilhelm.

3. What best describes the personality of Werther's employer?
(a) Morose.
(b) Happy.
(c) Curious.
(d) Angry.

4. What is the name of the man Werther meets at the vicar's home?
(a) Mr. Metzger.
(b) Mr. Schmidt.
(c) Mr. Vollner.
(d) Mr. Schiller.

5. At which event did Werther meet a new female acquaintance?
(a) At a parliamentary debate.
(b) At a ball.
(c) At the theater.
(d) At a fair.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What phrase of Lotte's does Werther find extraordinary, as related in the letter of November 21?

3. In the letter of October 20, what does Werther assert gives us "a genuine sense of ourselves?"

4. What occurrence disrupts the event Werther and his new female friend are attending?

5. What does the main character vow to do now that he is away?

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