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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Max and Leo wearing in act 2, scene 9?

2. What apparently happened to Leo and Ulla in Rio?

3. What happens to Franz when he tries to escape the office in act 2, scene 5?

4. Who is leading the chorus girls during act 2, scene 8?

5. What do Max and Leo sing about in act 2, scene 9?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Franz Liebkind is a strange character for Jewish men such as Max and Leo to be associated. This essay will explore the character of Franz:

Part 1) How is Franz introduced? What is he wearing?

Part 2) What are his feelings about Hitler? What does he hope to accomplish with Springtime for Hitler?

Part 3) What are signs of his mental instability?

Part 4) How does Franz change throughout the course of the play?

Essay Topic 2

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 3

One comedy style used heavily in this play is parody. Because of Max and Leo's poor producing of Springtime for Hitler (already a terrible script) and Roger's flamboyant portrayal of Hitler, the audiences believe that the show is meant to be comical parody. Discuss how this misconception happened. Include the former points and take into account the time period the play is meant to be set in. Cite specific examples from the script to support your statements.

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