A Children's Tragedy Quiz | Four Week Quiz B

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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In Act II, Scene 5, through what medium is Mrs. Gabor addressing Moritz?
(a) A telegram.
(b) A telephone.
(c) Face to face.
(d) A letter.

2. According to Bentley's analysis, who may NOT be the masked figure at the end of the play?
(a) Life.
(b) Satan.
(c) Goethe.
(d) God.

3. For what does Melchior's mother warn Moritz in Act II, Scene 1?
(a) Studying too much.
(b) Praying too much.
(c) Staying out too late away from his parents.
(d) Not sleeping enough.

4. In what decade did Wedekind write A Children's Tragedy?
(a) 1900s.
(b) 1890s.
(c) 1880s.
(d) 1870s.

5. What is Wendla's reaction when Melchior tries to force her away from him?
(a) She starts to cry.
(b) She runs away.
(c) She refuses.
(d) She begs him to run away with her.

Short Answer Questions

1. Mr. Gabor shows his wife a letter from Melchior in the third scene of Act III.III, Scene 3. Who is it addressed to?

2. Why does Wendla complain about her new dress?

3. Despite the complexity of A Children's Tragedy what striking aspect is the most widely known about this play?

4. Where does the second scene of Act III take place?

5. How does Bentley describe Moritz and Melchior in relationship to each other?

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