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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. How does Hanschen feel about the painting?
(a) He is attracted to the sexuality of the painting.
(b) He is fascinated by the artistry of the picture.
(c) He is intrigued by the colors.
(d) He is repulsed by the woman.

2. How does Mrs. Bergmann attempt to explain her new grandson to Wendla?
(a) The stork.
(b) He appeared on the doorstep.
(c) Adoption.
(d) Cabbage patches.

3. How does Moritz discover the information in Act 1, Scene 4 that cheers him up?
(a) He asks his teacher.
(b) He asks the teacher's assistant for help.
(c) He looks his name up in the teacher's book.
(d) He overhears his teacher talking to another professor about him.

4. What fantasy does Wendla admit to having to Melchior?
(a) Marrying Melchior.
(b) Having sex.
(c) Running away.
(d) Being beaten.

5. Because of the objectionable content of the play, what did Wedekind have to do for the play to be printed?
(a) Write out every script used for the first performance.
(b) Pay for publication himself.
(c) Marry the daughter of a publisher.
(d) Agree to a free commission of another play for the publisher.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wendla complain about her new dress?

2. How many years after the initial publication was the play performed in America?

3. According to Moritz, how many times has Ernst failed in their class?

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Moritz dream about?

5. What drink does Melchior's mother bring to Moritz and Melchior in Act II, Scene 1?

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