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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Melchior defend himself against his professors?
(a) He points out that Melchior had been troubled for years.
(b) He points out that he had sex and did not become suicidal.
(c) He points out he only wrote the truth in his paper.
(d) He points out that Melchior never actually read his paper.

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

3. What is Wendla's mood while she picks flowers in Act II?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Angry.
(c) Depressed.
(d) Joyous.

4. In Act II, Scene 5, through what medium is Mrs. Gabor addressing Moritz?
(a) Face to face.
(b) A letter.
(c) A telegram.
(d) A telephone.

5. Describe the relationship between Ernst and Hanschen at the end of the play.
(a) Lonely.
(b) Romantic.
(c) Antagonistic.
(d) Brotherly.

6. What does Moritz do when he walks Ilsa home?
(a) Leaves her before they reach her place.
(b) He pushes Ilsa away from him violently.
(c) He kissed Ilsa.
(d) He makes love to Ilsa.

7. What is revealed as the actual cause of Wendla's death?
(a) Abortion pills.
(b) Influenza.
(c) Childbirth.
(d) Suicide.

8. In Act II, Scene 1, what does Moritz tell Melchior he has been doing constantly?
(a) Praying.
(b) Studying.
(c) Worrying.
(d) Sleeping.

9. How is Melchior permitted to answer questions in Act III, Scene 1?
(a) Written answers only.
(b) Nodding or shaking his head.
(c) True or false.
(d) Yes and no.

10. What does Melchior start to do to Wendla when she begins to object in Act II, Scene 4?
(a) Beat her.
(b) Help her with her work.
(c) Kiss her.
(d) Talk to her.

11. At the end of Act II, Scene 1, what do Melchior and Moritz wonder about?
(a) If sex is truly necessary.
(b) If their conversations are being eavesdropped upon.
(c) If their peers are having sex.
(d) How girls can enjoy sex.

12. Where does the second scene of Act III take place?
(a) The riverbank.
(b) The hayloft.
(c) Melchior's home.
(d) Moritz's funeral.

13. According to Melchior in Act II, Scene 4, what does not exist?
(a) Free will.
(b) Love.
(c) Hate.
(d) God.

14. Where does the last scene of the play take place?
(a) Melchior's school.
(b) The riverbank.
(c) The graveyard.
(d) The church.

15. What do Martha and Ilsa bring to Moritz's grave?
(a) Muffins.
(b) Flowers.
(c) Wine.
(d) His favorite book.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act II, Scene 3 take place?

2. Where does Act II, Scene 4 take place?

3. What is Hanschen doing in the bathroom in Act II, Scene 3?

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

5. Who is the headmaster of Melchior's school?

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