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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 headmaster of Melchior's school?

2. What does Hanschen do to the image while in the bathroom?

3. What is the purpose of the letter from Melchior that Mr. Gabor shows his wife?

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

5. What drink does Melchior's mother bring to Moritz and Melchior in Act II, Scene 1?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Describe Moritz's story to Melchior.

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

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

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

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

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

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. Describe Ilsa's life.

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Several extremely controversial points arise in Spring Awakening: A Children's Tragedy from Melchior's rape of Wendla. Compose a clear thesis and construct an essay around it. Points to consider include (but not exclusively):

- Melchior's belief system and his relationship to Wendla.

- Wendla's masochistic tendencies.

- The dialogue leading up to the rape.

- Melchior's guilt.

- Wendla's scene in the garden. Cite specific examples from the text to support your arguments.

Essay Topic 2

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 3

Melchior and Moritz are the two central characters of Spring Awakening: A Children's Tragedy. Their relationship is central to the plot and provides much of the dramatic tension and tragedies of the piece.

- Compare and contrast Melchior and Moritz.

- Discuss Melchior's protectiveness of Moritz and how Moritz looks up to his friend.

- Discuss the masked man's reactions and analysis of both boys.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your arguments.

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