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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the artist of Hanschen's picture in Act II, Scene 3?

2. What do Ernst and Hanschen vow to do together?

3. What does Moritz plead for Melchior to do?

4. What does Ilsa do in lieu of going to school?

5. Why does Moritz claim to appear to Melchior at the end of the play?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe the scene between Ernst and Hanschel.

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

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

8. Describe what happens in the hayloft when Wendla first enters.

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

10. What is Hanschen's relationship to "Venus?"

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Upon publication, Spring Awakening: A Children's Tragedy was frequently suppressed, censored, or outright banned in several countries. Discuss the history of this play's production in the following format:

Part 1) Wedekind's troubles in the writing and publishing of this play.

Part 2) Critical reaction.

Part 3) The play during the World Wars.

Part 4) Censored publications.

Part 5) First American performance.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Hanschen and Ernst find happiness together at the end of the play while delivering a scathing critique of their society. Compose a brief essay on this statement in the following format:

Part 1) Discuss the town and school's impressions of Ernst and how he is able to get along despite them.

Part 2) Discuss Hanschen and Ernst's beliefs in comparison to the rest of their town.

Part 3) Discuss the two boys finding love out despite their extremely repressed society.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Choose one of the following topics to write about:

- Discuss Hanschen's relationship with "Venus."

- Discuss Ilse's story of the artist who kept threatening to kill her.

- Discuss the names of the professors.

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