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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II, Scene 4 through Act II, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. According to Mrs. Gabor, what favor is she unable to perform for Moritz?
(a) Give Moritz money to flee the country.
(b) Teach him about sex.
(c) Allow him to move into their home.
(d) Falsify Mortiz's grades for him.

4. Where does Act II, Scene 7 take place?
(a) School.
(b) The riverbank.
(c) Melchior's house.
(d) Church.

5. Where does Moritz sneak to in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Melchior's house.
(b) The faculty room.
(c) Church.
(d) His teacher's house.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Eros according to Bentley?

3. In what way is the love between Moritz and Melchior described?

4. What is the purpose of Wendla's errand in Act 1, Scene 5?

5. While Wedekind wrote his play, what were people questioning?

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