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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. Why is Moritz devastated in Act II, Scene 5?

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

3. What does Mrs. Gabor offer to do for Moritz?

4. What does the masked man offer to do for Melchior?

5. Who visits Wendla's mother at the end of Act III, Scene 5?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Stickytongue and Melchior try to defend "Copulation?"

2. What advice and favor does Mrs. Gabor offer to Moritz?

3. What does Ilsa reveal to Martha at Moritz's grave?

4. Why do the professors want to expel Melchior from school?

5. How does Mrs. Bergmann attempt to defend herself from Wendla's anger in Act III, scene 8?

6. Describe Ilsa's life.

7. Describe Moritz's story to Melchior.

8. Why does Hanschen claim he needs to destroy the picture? How does this represent the views of the town?

9. What claims does the masked man make to Melchior and Moritz?

10. Why is Mrs. Gabor concerned about Moritz and Melchior reading Faust? How is this significant?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How are the adults portrayed in this play? To what purpose are they lampooned? How is the character of Mrs. Gabor used to show the power of adults and the consequences of misunderstanding their children? Is Mrs. Bergmann meant to be a sympathetic character? Why or why not? How does Moritz's father represent the majority of the adults in this play? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What is satire? How does Wedekind use it in Spring Awakening: A Children's Tragedy? What is the purpose of presenting satire in the midst of a realistic play? How does this satire (specifically, the scene in which Melchior is expelled) contrast with the rest of the play? Some points to be considered:

- The arguments amongst the professors.

- The names of the professors.

- Mrs. Gabor and Stickeytongue's defense of Melchior.

- The realistic portrayal of the students amongst the professors.

Essay Topic 3

What is significant about Melchior's fascination with Goethe and his presentation of "Faust?" Why should Mrs. Gabor express concern over her son reading "Faust?" How does the story of Faust mirror Melchior's story? How is Goethe's philosophy seen in Melchior's belief system? Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

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