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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. What is the name of Wendla's sister?
(a) Martha.
(b) Ilsa.
(c) Ina.
(d) Thea.

2. What do Ernst and Hanschen vow to do together?
(a) Run away to England.
(b) Commit suicide together.
(c) Stay celibate.
(d) Enjoy life as fully as they can.

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

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

5. What memento does Ilsa have of Moritz?
(a) His hat.
(b) The flower he gave her.
(c) His pocket watch.
(d) The gun with which he shot himself.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Hanschen do to the image while in the bathroom?

3. What is revealed as the actual cause of Wendla's death?

4. What is Hanschen doing in the bathroom in Act II, Scene 3?

5. What does Melchior resign himself to doing in reform school?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why do the professors want to expel Melchior from school?

2. Why does her sister having a child come as such a surprise to Wendla?

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

4. Why does Hanschen claim he needs to destroy the picture? How does this represent the views of the town?

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

6. How does Mrs. Bergmann explain sex to Wendla after Ina has a baby?

7. Describe Ilsa's life.

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

9. Describe the scene between Ernst and Hanschel.

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

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