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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. In Act II, Scene 1, what does Moritz tell Melchior he has been doing constantly?
(a) Sleeping.
(b) Praying.
(c) Worrying.
(d) Studying.

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

3. How does Mrs. Gabor initially react to reading Melchior's letter in Act III?
(a) She claims it is just part of a class assignment.
(b) She claims that Melchior did not rape Wendla.
(c) She claims that Wendla and Melchior have done nothing wrong.
(d) She claims it is a forger.

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

5. Who is the only person to defend Melchior in the scene with all the teachers?
(a) Strongarm.
(b) Stickytongue.
(c) Sunstroke.
(d) Flykiller.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Moritz devastated in Act II, Scene 5?

2. Who visits Wendla's mother at the end of Act III, Scene 5?

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

4. How does Act II end?

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

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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