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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the reason Melchior's mother believes the boys are reading Faust?
(a) They are looking for moral lessons.
(b) They are considering atheism.
(c) They are studying the artistry.
(d) Faust's relationship with Gretch.

2. What is revealed about Wendla after the doctor's visit?
(a) She has had a miscarriage.
(b) She has sprained her ankle.
(c) She is dying.
(d) She is pregnant.

3. What does Moritz plead for Melchior to do?
(a) Leave the cemetery.
(b) Join him in death.
(c) Forget about him and Wendla.
(d) Keep on living.

4. Why does Melchior try to force Wendla to leave him alone when she comes looking for him in Act II, Scene 4?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) He is depressed and wants to be left alone.
(c) He is angry with her.
(d) He is embarrassed.

5. Why is Wendla angry with her mother after hearing the truth about her condition?
(a) Her mother refused to tell her about sex and pregnancy.
(b) Her mother refuses to use the word "pregnant."
(c) Her mother is lying about Wendla being pregnant to keep her under control.
(d) Her mother is lying about Wendla's pregnancy to everyone.

6. According to Moritz, how many times has Ernst failed in their class?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

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

8. What does Wendla's gravestone claim she died of?
(a) Influenza.
(b) Childbirth.
(c) Anemia.
(d) Murder.

9. How does Mrs. Bergmann attempt to explain her new grandson to Wendla?
(a) Cabbage patches.
(b) The stork.
(c) Adoption.
(d) He appeared on the doorstep.

10. Who is the only person to defend Melchior in the scene with all the teachers?
(a) Strongarm.
(b) Stickytongue.
(c) Sunstroke.
(d) Flykiller.

11. Where does Act II, Scene 4 take place?
(a) Hayloft.
(b) Wendla's bedroom.
(c) Church.
(d) Riverbank.

12. Mr. Gabor shows his wife a letter from Melchior in the third scene of Act III.III, Scene 3. Who is it addressed to?
(a) Mr. Gabor.
(b) Rektor Sunstroke.
(c) Wendla.
(d) Moritz.

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

14. Where does Mr. Gabor wish to send Melchior in Act III, Scene 3?
(a) Reform school.
(b) Prison.
(c) England for school.
(d) Seminary school.

15. Why does Moritz claim to appear to Melchior at the end of the play?
(a) He says Melchior is going to be punished for his role in Wendla's death.
(b) He says he was sent to tell Melchior the truth about Wendla.
(c) He says Melchior disturbed his grave.
(d) He says he was sent to keep Melchior company.

Short Answer Questions

1. What are the teachers planning to do because of Moritz's suicide?

2. What drink does Melchior's mother bring to Moritz and Melchior in Act II, Scene 1?

3. What does Mrs. Gabor offer to do for Moritz?

4. What do the teachers blame as the cause of Moritz's suicide?

5. How does Hanschen feel about the painting?

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