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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. According to Bentley, what group of people does not like this play?
(a) Feminists.
(b) Libertarians.
(c) Environmentalists.
(d) Abstinence-only groups.

2. In what decade did Wedekind write A Children's Tragedy?
(a) 1890s.
(b) 1880s.
(c) 1900s.
(d) 1870s.

3. While Wedekind wrote his play, what were people questioning?
(a) Wedekind's writing style.
(b) War.
(c) The censoring of theater and literature.
(d) The father's authority.

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

5. What does Moritz do when he walks Ilsa home?
(a) Leaves her before they reach her place.
(b) He kissed Ilsa.
(c) He pushes Ilsa away from him violently.
(d) He makes love to Ilsa.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?

2. What is interesting about realism and expressionism in regards to this play?

3. According to Mrs. Gabor, what favor is she unable to perform for Moritz?

4. How does Moritz vent his frustration at the end of Act II, Scene 7?

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

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