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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Act II, Scene 2, what event has occurred within Wendla's family?
(a) Wendla's sister is arrested for prostitution.
(b) Wendla's father dies.
(c) Her sister has had a baby.
(d) Her sister has died in childbirth.

2. How does Mrs. Gabor defend Melchior after Moritz's death?
(a) Melchior has been framed by the school.
(b) Melchior is too smart to have led his friend to suicide.
(c) Melchior is just a scapegoat.
(d) Melchior spoke only the truth.

3. Who is the headmaster of Melchior's school?
(a) Rektor Strongarm.
(b) Rektor Stickytongue.
(c) Rektor Flykiller.
(d) Rektor Sunstroke.

4. What did Mrs. Bergmann tell Wendla about her sister's bed rest?
(a) Wendla was told Ina was having a baby.
(b) Wendla was told Ina was recovering from surgery.
(c) Wendla was told Ina had the flu.
(d) Wendla was told Ina broke her leg.

5. How does Mrs. Bergmann defend herself from her daughter's anger in Act III, Scene 5?
(a) She says that she is just trying to save Wendla's reputation.
(b) She says that she is keeping Wendla out of her father's way.
(c) She says he explained sex the same way it was taught to her.
(d) She says that discussing pregnancy is improper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Ilsa mention as a feature in one of her lover's apartments?

2. What does Moritz debate as being worth staying alive for?

3. How is Melchior permitted to answer questions in Act III, Scene 1?

4. After he tells Melchior his story, how does Moritz summarize his feelings?

5. Whom does Moritz fantasize about in the last scene of the second act?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Mrs. Bergmann explain sex to Wendla after Ina has a baby?

2. How does Rentier Stiefel react to Moritz's death?

3. What claims does the masked man make to Melchior and Moritz?

4. Why do the professors want to expel Melchior from school?

5. Describe Wendla's mood and thoughts in Act II, scene 6.

6. Why does Melchior consider suicide in the final scene of the play?

7. What philosophy does Melchior claim to believe? What action follows in the hayloft?

8. Why does her sister having a child come as such a surprise to Wendla?

9. Describe what happens in the hayloft when Wendla first enters.

10. What is significant about Melchior's letter to Wendla?

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