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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Scene 1 through Act I, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to Bentley, what event in Wedekind's life influences the plot of A Children's Tragedy?
(a) His girlfriend's miscarriage.
(b) A double suicide at the author's school.
(c) His sister ran away from home.
(d) Coming out to his family.

3. How many years after the initial publication was the play performed in America?
(a) It has never been produced in America.
(b) 20.
(c) 25.
(d) 35.

4. For how long may Wendla wear her old dress?
(a) One more year.
(b) One more week.
(c) One more summer.
(d) One more month.

5. How does Moritz react when being told about sex?
(a) He wants to know more.
(b) He becomes aroused.
(c) He tries to argue with the points being made.
(d) He does not want to listen.

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of characters are the women in A Children's Tragedy?

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Moritz dream about?

3. According to Bentley, what group of people does not like this play?

4. How was the rape scene censored in reissues of A Children's Tragedy?

5. How do all the boys in Act 1, Scene 2 two know each other?

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