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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Ilsa do in lieu of going to school?
(a) Baker's assistant.
(b) Prostitution.
(c) She sells flowers.
(d) Model for artists.

2. How does Moritz's father react to his son's death?
(a) He disowns him.
(b) He is saddened with his inability to help his son.
(c) He is overcome with grief.
(d) He is furious at the school.

3. What picture is Hanschen addressing in Act II, Scene 3?
(a) "Aphrodite."
(b) "Venus."
(c) A picture of the Pieta.
(d) "Daphne and the Hunters."

4. How does Moritz vent his frustration at the end of Act II, Scene 7?
(a) He screams.
(b) He throws his books in the river.
(c) He allows Ilsa to take his virginity.
(d) He punches the tree.

5. What do the teachers blame as the cause of Moritz's suicide?
(a) His emotionally abusive father.
(b) Melchior's paper that explains sex.
(c) The pressure from school.
(d) Melchior's suicide pact.

6. In Moritz's story for Melchior, how many heads does the queen have?
(a) Two.
(b) Zero.
(c) One.
(d) Three.

7. Where is Wendla in Act III, Scene 5?
(a) Church.
(b) Bed.
(c) Hospital.
(d) School.

8. What do Martha and Ilsa bring to Moritz's grave?
(a) Flowers.
(b) Wine.
(c) Muffins.
(d) His favorite book.

9. For what does Melchior's mother warn Moritz in Act II, Scene 1?
(a) Praying too much.
(b) Studying too much.
(c) Not sleeping enough.
(d) Staying out too late away from his parents.

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

11. What is the purpose of the letter from Melchior that Mr. Gabor shows his wife?
(a) Melchior is apologizing to his father for what he has done.
(b) Melchior is apologizing to Moritz for the paper.
(c) Melchior is apologizing to Wendla for the rape.
(d) Melchior is criticizing the Rektor's methods of discipline.

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

13. What does Hanschen admit to himself at the end of Act II, Scene 3?
(a) He will never be aroused without thinking of that picture again.
(b) He will never be attracted to a real woman.
(c) He will be aroused by other images in the future.
(d) He will forget about the picture shortly.

14. What is Wendla's reaction when Melchior tries to force her away from him?
(a) She refuses.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She begs him to run away with her.
(d) She starts to cry.

15. According to the pastor, what will happen to Moritz?
(a) Eternal damnation.
(b) His soul will walk the earth until Armageddon.
(c) Purgatory.
(d) He will go to Heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Act II, Scene 2, what event has occurred within Wendla's family?

2. What flowers does Wendla pick in Act II, Scene 6?

3. According to Moritz, how many times has Ernst failed in their class?

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?

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