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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What is revealed as the actual cause of Wendla's death?
(a) Abortion pills.
(b) Suicide.
(c) Influenza.
(d) Childbirth.

3. In Act II, Scene 1, what does Moritz tell Melchior he has been doing constantly?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Worrying.
(c) Praying.
(d) Studying.

4. What drink does Melchior's mother bring to Moritz and Melchior in Act II, Scene 1?
(a) Coffee.
(b) Tea.
(c) Lemonade.
(d) Beer.

5. How does Hanschen feel about the painting?
(a) He is fascinated by the artistry of the picture.
(b) He is repulsed by the woman.
(c) He is intrigued by the colors.
(d) He is attracted to the sexuality of the painting.

6. What flowers does Wendla pick in Act II, Scene 6?
(a) Roses.
(b) Sunflowers.
(c) Lilies.
(d) Violets.

7. Where does the last scene of the play take place?
(a) Melchior's school.
(b) The graveyard.
(c) The church.
(d) The riverbank.

8. How does Melchior defend himself against his professors?
(a) He points out that Melchior had been troubled for years.
(b) He points out that he had sex and did not become suicidal.
(c) He points out he only wrote the truth in his paper.
(d) He points out that Melchior never actually read his paper.

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

10. According to the adults at the graveyard, what was wrong with Moritz?
(a) He did not respect his parents.
(b) Moritz was unable to come to terms with his sexuality.
(c) He was put under too much pressure.
(d) No one cared enough to help Moritz.

11. What does Hanschen do to the image while in the bathroom?
(a) He flushes it down the toilet.
(b) He burns it.
(c) He throws it down the sink.
(d) He eats it.

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

13. What is Wendla's mood while she picks flowers in Act II?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Jealous.
(c) Joyous.
(d) Angry.

14. What are the reform school boys trying to ejaculate onto?
(a) Melchior's homework.
(b) An upside-down glass.
(c) A coin.
(d) A book.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What picture is Hanschen addressing in Act II, Scene 3?

2. Mr. Gabor shows his wife a letter from Melchior in the third scene of Act III.III, Scene 3. Who is it addressed to?

3. What does Ilsa do in lieu of going to school?

4. What explanation does Mrs. Bergmann give to Wendla's question in Act II, Scene 2?

5. Despite thinking of Melchior, what does Moritz resolve to do?

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