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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 does Werther resolve to do in the letter of September 3?
(a) To take his own life.
(b) To write a love letter to Lotte.
(c) To leave Wahlheim.
(d) To propose to Lotte.

2. In the letter of August 18, what thing does Werther admit to finding both joy and misery in?
(a) Conversation.
(b) Darkness.
(c) Nature.
(d) Reading.

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

4. To what does Werther compare his "poor heart?"
(a) To a blushing maiden.
(b) To a robust soldier.
(c) To an ailing child.
(d) To a questing knight.

5. Whom does Werther blame for his irritation with his current employment?
(a) Count C.
(b) Albert.
(c) His employer.
(d) Wilhelm.

Short Answer Questions

1. In which country does this novel take place?

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

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

4. What is the gift Werther receives in the letter of April 19?

5. What clothing was Werther wearing when he met Lotte?

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