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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. What does Leo think of Max when he first meets him?

2. Why does Max allow the woman to audition ahead of time?

3. What job does Max offer Ulla until he can officially cast her in the musical?

4. According to the three old ladies in act 1, scene 9, what do they really want in life?

5. What is Max's idea at the end of act 1, scene 2?

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe Leo's fantasy sequence.

2. What is significant about the Homburg-style hat?

3. What is the theatrical superstition detailed in act 2, scene 3?

4. How does Leo end up coming to Max's defense in the courtroom?

5. How has Ulla transformed Max and Leo's office, and what does it signify?

6. How does Max propose to go about his new idea?

7. For what event is Roger dressed up, and who is he going as?

8. How does Franz react to the people auditioning for the play?

9. What does Leo sing about in act 2, scene 1, and how does it affect Ulla?

10. What are some of the things Max does to procure the funds for Springtime for Hitler?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Describe, in detail, the behind-the-scenes and on-stage production of Springtime for Hitler. Include the following:

1) The differences of Franz, Roger, and Max's visions of the play.

2) Roger's portrayal of Hitler.

3) Ulla's role in the play.

4) German stereotypes and cliches.

5) The outcome of the performance.

Essay Topic 2

Max's morality is called severely into question several times throughout the play. Focus on the little old ladies and his treatment of them. Make a case that Max is a bad person for how he used them or that he was in a morally gray area because he gives them whatever they want.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss the themes of friendship and loyalty as seen in The Producers. What characters exemplify these themes? At what points is it particularly noticeable? Include a strong thesis and examples from the script to back up your statements.

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