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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. With whom must the main character transact the business to which he refers in the first letter?
(a) With his aunt.
(b) With his landlord.
(c) With his fiance.
(d) With his neighbor.

2. What author does Werther enjoy reading?
(a) Homer.
(b) Shakespeare.
(c) Goethe.
(d) St. Augustine.

3. What is in the package Werther receives from Albert on August 26?
(a) Lotte's hair ribbons and an edition of Homer.
(b) A gift from all of Lotte's siblings.
(c) Albert's pistols, loaded and ready.
(d) A floral bouquet of mourning.

4. Whom does Werther assist in his or her daily chore?
(a) A servant girl drawing water from the spring.
(b) A cook buying food for supper.
(c) A footman repairing a broken carriage.
(d) A farmer-boy repairing a plow.

5. To what does Werther compare the young woman with whom he has fallen in love?
(a) A dove.
(b) A sinner.
(c) A prophet.
(d) A martyr.

6. What does Werther say "wastes his heart away" in the letter of August 18?
(a) The "sublime sensitivity" of his favorite author.
(b) The "depressive lethargy" of his own soul.
(c) The "black despair" inherent in the night sky.
(d) The "corrosive power" of the natural world.

7. What occurrence disrupts the event Werther and his new female friend are attending?
(a) A heat wave.
(b) A flood.
(c) An earthquake.
(d) A thunderstorm.

8. Why has Werther not written to the usual recipient of his letters as of late?
(a) Werther has been busy with business affairs.
(b) Werther has been traveling.
(c) Werther has been very ill.
(d) Werther has become infatuated with someone.

9. 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 is oblivious to him.
(d) That she pities him.

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

11. What is the name of the person to whom Werther writes his letters?
(a) Friederich.
(b) Johann.
(c) Albert.
(d) Wilhelm.

12. How does the main character view his business affairs turning out?
(a) He feels that there is much profit to be made, but with too much risk.
(b) He is utterly convinced that he will not understand the business.
(c) He believes he is being cheated.
(d) He opines that the situation will turn out well.

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

14. What notable event occurs in the novel on August 28?
(a) Lotte and Albert's wedding.
(b) A local festival celebration.
(c) Werther's birthday.
(d) The anniversary of Werther's father's death.

15. How does Werther see the story of the person near the plow in the town square?
(a) Werther views it as a testament to pure love and longing.
(b) Werther thinks it is a boring tale.
(c) Werther sees it as a shocking scandal.
(d) Werther considers it a lesson against immorality.

Short Answer Questions

1. What story does the person near the plow in the town square tell Werther?

2. In which location does Werther arrange to meet Lotte and Albert?

3. What of old Count von M.'s does the main character praise for its pleasurable effect?

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

5. Why does Albert keep his pistols always unloaded?

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