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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 situation was Ilsa in that her friends bailed her out of?
(a) She was kidnapped.
(b) Pregnancy.
(c) She was arrested.
(d) She was nearly raped.

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

3. What does Moritz admit to considering if he flunks?
(a) Becoming a criminal.
(b) Entering the church.
(c) Running away.
(d) Suicide.

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

5. According to the other boys, whose name is still on the list for consideration to be promoted?
(a) Gunther.
(b) Ernst Robel.
(c) Hanschel.
(d) Melchior.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wendla's reaction when Melchior tries to force her away from him?

2. How does Act II end?

3. What is the most important relationship depicted in A Children's Tragedy?

4. Despite the complexity of A Children's Tragedy what striking aspect is the most widely known about this play?

5. What theatrical genre is combined with tragedy as part of this play's complexity?

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