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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II, Scene 4 through Act II, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the purpose of Wendla's errand in Act 1, Scene 5?
(a) The flowers are for a centerpiece.
(b) The wood is for a fire.
(c) The plants are to flavor wine.
(d) The plants are for medicine.

2. What information does Moritz discover in Act 1, Scene 4 that cheers him up?
(a) He has already flunked out of school.
(b) He will be promoted to the next grade.
(c) He will be sent two grades up in advanced classes.
(d) He is still passing his grade.

3. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?
(a) The woods.
(b) The river.
(c) School.
(d) The barn.

4. What is Thanatos according to Bentley?
(a) Sexual love.
(b) A drive towards life.
(c) Driving towards death.
(d) Romantic love.

5. What situation was Ilsa in that her friends bailed her out of?
(a) She was kidnapped.
(b) She was arrested.
(c) She was nearly raped.
(d) Pregnancy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is considered the most sexual scene in A Children's Tragedy?

3. What happened to Martha when her parents saw her with a ribbon on her nightgown?

4. What flowers does Wendla pick in Act II, Scene 6?

5. How must Martha always wear her hair?

(see the answer key)

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