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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 is Moritz concerned about another boy's standing in his class?
(a) He is competing with that student for the last seat in next year's class.
(b) He is afraid that the boy will follow his lead in considering suicide.
(c) He is afraid that the boy will run away if he is not promoted.
(d) He is afraid that the boy will blame Moritz if he is not promoted.

2. What was censored in reissues of A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Sexual words.
(b) Words alluding to the political unrest.
(c) Any unflattering references to the adult figures.
(d) Any words that were not German.

3. In what way is the love between Moritz and Melchior described?
(a) Co-dependent.
(b) Fraternal.
(c) Unhealthy.
(d) Romantic.

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Moritz dream about?
(a) God.
(b) Dying.
(c) Hell.
(d) Sex.

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

2. According to Bentley, what group of people does not like this play?

3. What is the reason Melchior's mother believes the boys are reading Faust?

4. How many students in Melchior and Moritz's class will be allowed to graduate to the next grade?

5. How is Wendla's body, in terms of maturation?

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