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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II, Scene 1 through Act II, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Bentley's analysis, who may NOT be the masked figure at the end of the play?
(a) Goethe.
(b) God.
(c) Satan.
(d) Life.

2. Why is Moritz concerned about another boy's standing in his class?
(a) He is afraid that the boy will follow his lead in considering suicide.
(b) He is afraid that the boy will blame Moritz if he is not promoted.
(c) He is afraid that the boy will run away if he is not promoted.
(d) He is competing with that student for the last seat in next year's class.

3. What do Melchior and Moritz talk about when they are alone in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) God.
(b) Sex.
(c) Homework.
(d) Parents.

4. Why did Martha, after being punished for the ribbon, come back inside?
(a) She was lonely.
(b) She was being chased by boys.
(c) She was naked and it was cold.
(d) She was too clothed for the heat.

5. How does Moritz react when being told about sex?
(a) He becomes aroused.
(b) He wants to know more.
(c) He does not want to listen.
(d) He tries to argue with the points being made.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Moritz's story in Act II, Scene 1, how many heads does the king have?

2. What does Moritz believe about why students will flunk out of their class?

3. During what war was the play suppressed in Germany?

4. At the end of Act II, Scene 1, what do Melchior and Moritz wonder about?

5. Where does Act II, Scene 3 take place?

(see the answer key)

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