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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Melchior plan to escape from the reformatory?
(a) Hiding in the farmer's hay wagon.
(b) Through the cellar.
(c) Climbing to the roof.
(d) Through the windows.

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

3. How does Mrs. Gabor defend Melchior after Moritz's death?
(a) Melchior is just a scapegoat.
(b) Melchior has been framed by the school.
(c) Melchior is too smart to have led his friend to suicide.
(d) Melchior spoke only the truth.

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

5. What does Ilsa mention as a feature in one of her lover's apartments?
(a) A vase of flowers.
(b) A mirror over the bed.
(c) An erotic mosaic over the headboard.
(d) Running water.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Mr. Gabor wish to send Melchior in Act III, Scene 3?

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

3. How does Mrs. Gabor initially react to reading Melchior's letter in Act III?

4. What are the reform school boys trying to ejaculate onto?

5. What memento does Ilsa have of Moritz?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Wendla's mood and thoughts in Act II, scene 6.

2. What is Hanschen's relationship to "Venus?"

3. Describe Ilsa's life.

4. What advice and favor does Mrs. Gabor offer to Moritz?

5. How does Rentier Stiefel react to Moritz's death?

6. Why does Melchior consider suicide in the final scene of the play?

7. How do Stickytongue and Melchior try to defend "Copulation?"

8. Describe the scene between Ernst and Hanschel.

9. Why does Moritz believe he will be promoted to the next grade based off his discussion with Melchior in Act II, scene 3?

10. What claims does the masked man make to Melchior and Moritz?

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