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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. Who starts to explain sex to Moritz in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Wendla.
(b) Melchior.
(c) Mortiz's father.
(d) Ilsa.

2. How was the rape scene censored in reissues of A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Melchior does not go through with the rape.
(b) It was scripted to take place in a blackout.
(c) It was taken out of the script entirely.
(d) Wendla was given a line that shows clear consent.

3. Despite the complexity of A Children's Tragedy what striking aspect is the most widely known about this play?
(a) The suicide.
(b) The political undertones.
(c) The sexual content.
(d) The complexity of the characters.

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

5. How does Moritz feel about his dreams?
(a) He fears they are evil dreams.
(b) He believes they are messages from God.
(c) He looks forward to them.
(d) He does not understand them.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bentley's analysis, who may NOT be the masked figure at the end of the play?

2. What excuse does Moritz give in order to escape the discussion about sex?

3. What is Melchior's relationship to Moritz?

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

5. What favor does Moritz ask of Melchior in Act 1, Scene 2?

(see the answer key)

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