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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II, Scene 1 through Act II, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Moritz commit suicide?
(a) He has been held back in school.
(b) He feels responsible for Wendla's abortion.
(c) He believes he is gay.
(d) He gets Ilsa pregnant.

2. What do the girls in Act 1, Scene 3 decide they all want one day?
(a) Husbands.
(b) Lovers.
(c) Daughters.
(d) Sons.

3. What is the name of Wendla's sister?
(a) Ina.
(b) Thea.
(c) Martha.
(d) Ilsa.

4. What explanation does Mrs. Bergmann give to Wendla's question in Act II, Scene 2?
(a) Babies come from women praying very hard for one.
(b) Babies come from women loving their husbands.
(c) Babies come from sex.
(d) Babies come from the church.

5. What is Eros according to Bentley?
(a) Romantic love.
(b) Sexual love.
(c) An instinct for death.
(d) An instinct for life.

Short Answer Questions

1. With whom was Wedekind finding conflict while writing his play?

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

3. Who does Bentley believe is the inspiration for the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Gabor?

4. What was the result of Wedekind's conflicts while writing?

5. What is one of the first things presented in the introduction?

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