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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of the letter from Melchior that Mr. Gabor shows his wife?
(a) Melchior is apologizing to Moritz for the paper.
(b) Melchior is apologizing to Wendla for the rape.
(c) Melchior is criticizing the Rektor's methods of discipline.
(d) Melchior is apologizing to his father for what he has done.

2. Why does Melchior try to force Wendla to leave him alone when she comes looking for him in Act II, Scene 4?
(a) He is afraid.
(b) He is embarrassed.
(c) He is depressed and wants to be left alone.
(d) He is angry with her.

3. What are Melchior's implied actions when Wendla finds him in Act II, scene 4?
(a) Self-flagellation.
(b) Urinating.
(c) Masturbation.
(d) Sleeping.

4. What is Hanschen doing in the bathroom in Act II, Scene 3?
(a) Bathing.
(b) Masturbating.
(c) Reading.
(d) Sleeping.

5. Who visits Wendla's mother at the end of Act III, Scene 5?
(a) Mother Schmidt.
(b) Melchior's mother.
(c) Melchior.
(d) The doctor.

6. Where does Mr. Gabor wish to send Melchior in Act III, Scene 3?
(a) Seminary school.
(b) Prison.
(c) Reform school.
(d) England for school.

7. For what does Melchior's mother warn Moritz in Act II, Scene 1?
(a) Not sleeping enough.
(b) Studying too much.
(c) Staying out too late away from his parents.
(d) Praying too much.

8. How does Moritz vent his frustration at the end of Act II, Scene 7?
(a) He allows Ilsa to take his virginity.
(b) He screams.
(c) He punches the tree.
(d) He throws his books in the river.

9. Why does Moritz claim to appear to Melchior at the end of the play?
(a) He says Melchior disturbed his grave.
(b) He says he was sent to tell Melchior the truth about Wendla.
(c) He says Melchior is going to be punished for his role in Wendla's death.
(d) He says he was sent to keep Melchior company.

10. Where does Act II, Scene 4 take place?
(a) Hayloft.
(b) Wendla's bedroom.
(c) Riverbank.
(d) Church.

11. What does Ilsa do in lieu of going to school?
(a) Baker's assistant.
(b) Model for artists.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) She sells flowers.

12. How does Hanschen feel about the painting?
(a) He is repulsed by the woman.
(b) He is attracted to the sexuality of the painting.
(c) He is fascinated by the artistry of the picture.
(d) He is intrigued by the colors.

13. What does Moritz plead for Melchior to do?
(a) Join him in death.
(b) Leave the cemetery.
(c) Forget about him and Wendla.
(d) Keep on living.

14. What does Moritz debate as being worth staying alive for?
(a) His family.
(b) Melchior's friendship.
(c) Experiencing sex.
(d) Marriage.

15. What do Moritz's classmates speculate as the method of suicide?
(a) Shooting.
(b) Cutting his own throat.
(c) Hanging.
(d) Drowning.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Hanschen reason that he must destroy the painting?

2. What is Wendla's mood while she picks flowers in Act II?

3. Describe the relationship between Ernst and Hanschen at the end of the play.

4. Who is the only person to defend Melchior in the scene with all the teachers?

5. What does Melchior resign himself to doing in reform school?

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