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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. How does Moritz discover the information in Act 1, Scene 4 that cheers him up?
(a) He looks his name up in the teacher's book.
(b) He asks his teacher.
(c) He asks the teacher's assistant for help.
(d) He overhears his teacher talking to another professor about him.

2. What is considered the most sexual scene in A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Ilsa's attraction to Moritz.
(b) Melchior explaining sex to Moritz.
(c) The masturbation scene in the reformatory.
(d) Wendla's rape.

3. How do Martha's parents treat her?
(a) They treat her better than the other parents treat their children.
(b) They spoil her.
(c) They coddle her.
(d) They abuse her.

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

5. What does Moritz admit to considering if he flunks?
(a) Entering the church.
(b) Running away.
(c) Becoming a criminal.
(d) Suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Wedekind wrote his play, what were people questioning?

2. Ultimately, what does Bentley suggest about the masked man?

3. How does Act II end?

4. What was the result of Wedekind's conflicts while writing?

5. In what way is the love between Moritz and Melchior described?

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