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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through The Editor to the Reader.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 father's death.
(c) He tells him of a recent disaster.
(d) He tells him of his devotion to his mistress.

2. How does the main character classify the recent events that sent him away?
(a) As a "bewildering journey of discovery."
(b) As a "misfortune doled out by Fate."
(c) As a "series of tragic misunderstandings."
(d) As a "senseless and foolish adventure."

3. What special clothes is Werther buried in?
(a) A blue coat and buff waistcoat.
(b) A set of leather boots and kid gloves.
(c) The simple garb of a peasant.
(d) A black overcoat and top-hat.

4. What does Werther think of Albert?
(a) That Albert is absolutely uninteresting.
(b) That Albert is boorish and irritating.
(c) That Albert is respectable and likable.
(d) That Albert has suspicious motives.

5. According to Werther in the letter of October 20, upon what do happiness or misery depend?
(a) Upon the people with whom one associates.
(b) Upon one's ethic of hard work.
(c) Upon the things in one's environment.
(d) Upon one's faith in God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What has happened to the farmer-boy Werther once met in Wahlheim's town square?

2. Who tells Werther in the letter of March 16 that his recent disgrace has negatively affected them as well?

3. What is the name of the first woman mentioned by the main character?

4. Who gives Werther a special gift, related in the letter of April 19?

5. What has become the main character's favorite spot to get away?

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