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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II, Scene 1 through Act II, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is interesting about realism and expressionism in regards to this play?
(a) The play makes a clear stand against expressionism.
(b) The play ignores both styles and mocks them in absurdism.
(c) The play makes a clear stand against realism.
(d) The play mixes both of them together.

2. Where does Moritz sneak to in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Melchior's house.
(b) The faculty room.
(c) His teacher's house.
(d) Church.

3. How wide is Moritz's knowledge of maturation?
(a) He has already had sex.
(b) He has read a book with a sex scene.
(c) He is completely ignorant.
(d) He knows more about sex than the rest of his class.

4. What is the most important relationship depicted in A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Ilsa and Moritz's near romance.
(b) Melchior and Wendla's relationship.
(c) The friendship between Moritz and Melchior.
(d) The bond between Moritz and his father.

5. Why does Wendla die?
(a) She is murdered to cover up her rape.
(b) She is taken into custody and dies in prison.
(c) Abortion pills.
(d) Suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. In the Act II, Scene 2, what event has occurred within Wendla's family?

2. Why does Moritz commit suicide?

3. According to Moritz, how many times has Ernst failed in their class?

4. What does Moritz admit to considering if he flunks?

5. What in particular does Bentley highlight in his Moritat?

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