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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 are Melchior's implied actions when Wendla finds him in Act II, scene 4?
(a) Urinating.
(b) Masturbation.
(c) Self-flagellation.
(d) Sleeping.

2. What does Hanschen admit to himself at the end of Act II, Scene 3?
(a) He will never be aroused without thinking of that picture again.
(b) He will forget about the picture shortly.
(c) He will be aroused by other images in the future.
(d) He will never be attracted to a real woman.

3. How does Moritz vent his frustration at the end of Act II, Scene 7?
(a) He allows Ilsa to take his virginity.
(b) He throws his books in the river.
(c) He screams.
(d) He punches the tree.

4. What does Moritz plead for Melchior to do?
(a) Keep on living.
(b) Join him in death.
(c) Forget about him and Wendla.
(d) Leave the cemetery.

5. How does Act II end?
(a) Moritz walks in on Melchior and Wendla.
(b) Moritz pleads with God for help.
(c) Moritz follows Ilsa home.
(d) Moritz prepares to kill himself.

Short Answer Questions

1. Describe the relationship between Ernst and Hanschen at the end of the play.

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

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

4. After he tells Melchior his story, how does Moritz summarize his feelings?

5. Where does the second scene of Act III take place?

Short Essay Questions

1. What is significant about the singer Moritz thinks about in Act II, scene 7?

2. Describe Moritz's story to Melchior.

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

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

5. What philosophy does Melchior claim to believe? What action follows in the hayloft?

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

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

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

10. How does Hanschen deal with his burgeoning sexual desires?

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