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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II, Scene 4 through Act II, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is interesting about realism and expressionism in regards to this play?
(a) The play makes a clear stand against realism.
(b) The play mixes both of them together.
(c) The play makes a clear stand against expressionism.
(d) The play ignores both styles and mocks them in absurdism.

2. Ultimately, what does Bentley suggest about the masked man?
(a) He is a father's voice from Melchior's subconscious.
(b) He is Moritz's father.
(c) He is the voice of Melchior's conscience.
(d) He is Melchior's inner child.

3. What has Moritz threatened to do if he cannot leave the country?
(a) Renounce God.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Run away to a new city.
(d) Kill his parents.

4. In Act II, Scene 5, through what medium is Mrs. Gabor addressing Moritz?
(a) A letter.
(b) A telephone.
(c) Face to face.
(d) A telegram.

5. What is Thanatos according to Bentley?
(a) Romantic love.
(b) A drive towards life.
(c) Driving towards death.
(d) Sexual love.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Melchior initially believe about people who do good works?

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

3. How many students are competing for sixty seats?

4. What does Moritz admit to considering if he flunks?

5. Why is Moritz devastated in Act II, Scene 5?

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