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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. Why does Hanschen reason that he must destroy the painting?
(a) Destroying it will keep other people from using the picture.
(b) Destroying it will keep the picture pure in his mind.
(c) Destroying it will keep him from sexual desire.
(d) Destroying it will set him free to love another picture.

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

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

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

5. At the end of Act II, Scene 1, what do Melchior and Moritz wonder about?
(a) How girls can enjoy sex.
(b) If their peers are having sex.
(c) If their conversations are being eavesdropped upon.
(d) If sex is truly necessary.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Where does the last scene of the play take place?

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

4. What is the reason Melchior's mother believes the boys are reading Faust?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What are the different explanations given for Wendla's illness? What is the actual diagnosis?

3. What does Ilsa reveal to Martha at Moritz's grave?

4. Why does Moritz commit suicide at the end of Act II?

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

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

7. Describe the scene between Ernst and Hanschel.

8. What game does Melchior initially not participate in at reform school? Why does he change his mind?

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

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

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