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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. According to Moritz, how many times has Ernst failed in their class?
(a) Five.
(b) Three.
(c) Six.
(d) Four.

2. Who does Bentley believe is the inspiration for the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Gabor?
(a) The parents of Wedekind's girlfriend.
(b) The prime minister and his wife.
(c) Wedekind's siblings.
(d) Wedekind's parents.

3. While Wedekind wrote his play, what were people questioning?
(a) The censoring of theater and literature.
(b) The father's authority.
(c) War.
(d) Wedekind's writing style.

4. When was the play produced in America?
(a) 1897.
(b) 1907.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1927.

5. To whom does Bentley relate the masked man, especially in relation to summary of morality?
(a) Wedekind.
(b) Brecht.
(c) Faust.
(d) Goethe.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years after the initial publication was the play performed in America?

2. How does Moritz feel about his dreams?

3. In what form does the play begin?

4. In what country does A Children's Tragedy take place?

5. Because of the objectionable content of the play, what did Wedekind have to do for the play to be printed?

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