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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 question does Wendla demand an answer for from her mother in Act II, Scene 2?
(a) The truth of her parentage.
(b) Ina is dying from childbirth.
(c) Wendla believes she is adopted.
(d) Where babies come from.

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

3. Why is Moritz devastated in Act II, Scene 5?
(a) His plans to run away have been thwarted.
(b) His father disowned him.
(c) He lost all of his money.
(d) He was not promoted to the next grade.

4. How is Melchior permitted to answer questions in Act III, Scene 1?
(a) Written answers only.
(b) Nodding or shaking his head.
(c) True or false.
(d) Yes and no.

5. What is Wendla's reaction when Melchior tries to force her away from him?
(a) She begs him to run away with her.
(b) She starts to cry.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She refuses.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act II, Scene 4 take place?

2. According to Moritz, how many times has Ernst failed in their class?

3. Why does Melchior try to force Wendla to leave him alone when she comes looking for him in Act II, Scene 4?

4. What are Melchior's implied actions when Wendla finds him in Act II, scene 4?

5. In Moritz's story for Melchior, how many heads does the queen have?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. What is the argument between Melchior's parents after Moritz's death?

3. Describe the scene between Ernst and Hanschel.

4. Why is Mrs. Gabor concerned about Moritz and Melchior reading Faust? How is this significant?

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

6. What is significant about Melchior's letter to Wendla?

7. How does Mrs. Bergmann attempt to defend herself from Wendla's anger in Act III, scene 8?

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

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

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

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