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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. What does Ilsa mention as a feature in one of her lover's apartments?
(a) A vase of flowers.
(b) Running water.
(c) An erotic mosaic over the headboard.
(d) A mirror over the bed.

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

3. How does Act II end?
(a) Moritz prepares to kill himself.
(b) Moritz walks in on Melchior and Wendla.
(c) Moritz pleads with God for help.
(d) Moritz follows Ilsa home.

4. Why did Martha, after being punished for the ribbon, come back inside?
(a) She was being chased by boys.
(b) She was lonely.
(c) She was too clothed for the heat.
(d) She was naked and it was cold.

5. In the most sexual scene of the play, what is alluded to heavily?
(a) Faust.
(b) Brecht.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Goethe.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wendla ask of Melchior at the end of Act 1?

2. How do Martha's parents treat her?

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

4. What are Melchior's implied actions when Wendla finds him in Act II, scene 4?

5. According to the other boys, whose name is still on the list for consideration to be promoted?

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