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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. Where does Mr. Gabor wish to send Melchior in Act III, Scene 3?
(a) Seminary school.
(b) Reform school.
(c) Prison.
(d) England for school.

2. What flowers does Wendla pick in Act II, Scene 6?
(a) Violets.
(b) Roses.
(c) Sunflowers.
(d) Lilies.

3. During what war was the play suppressed in Germany?
(a) Korean War.
(b) World War I.
(c) Vietnam War.
(d) World War II.

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

5. What does Ilsa do in lieu of going to school?
(a) Baker's assistant.
(b) She sells flowers.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Model for artists.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bentley, what event in Wedekind's life influences the plot of A Children's Tragedy?

2. Why is Moritz devastated in Act II, Scene 5?

3. Despite thinking of Melchior, what does Moritz resolve to do?

4. According to the masked man, what is morality?

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

(see the answer key)

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