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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act III, Scene 1 through Act III, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What did Mrs. Bergmann tell Wendla about her sister's bed rest?
(a) Wendla was told Ina broke her leg.
(b) Wendla was told Ina had the flu.
(c) Wendla was told Ina was recovering from surgery.
(d) Wendla was told Ina was having a baby.

2. What drink does Melchior's mother bring to Moritz and Melchior in Act II, Scene 1?
(a) Lemonade.
(b) Coffee.
(c) Beer.
(d) Tea.

3. What memento does Ilsa have of Moritz?
(a) The flower he gave her.
(b) The gun with which he shot himself.
(c) His pocket watch.
(d) His hat.

4. What are the teachers planning to do because of Moritz's suicide?
(a) Fail Melchior from class.
(b) Allow the church to provide counseling for their students.
(c) Lighten up on their students.
(d) Expel Melchior.

5. What does Melchior initially believe about people who do good works?
(a) He believes they do it to relieve guilt.
(b) He believes they are half-mad.
(c) He believes they will go to Heaven.
(d) He believes it is for their own benefit.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Eros according to Bentley?

3. Why does Moritz commit suicide?

4. What does Moritz debate as being worth staying alive for?

5. What is interesting about realism and expressionism in regards to this play?

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