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

2. According to the summary, who is raped in A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Wendla.
(b) Thea.
(c) Moritz.
(d) Melchior.

3. After he tells Melchior his story, how does Moritz summarize his feelings?
(a) He feels headless.
(b) He is waiting for someone to help him.
(c) He feels completely alone.
(d) He feels he has too many heads.

4. What was the result of Wedekind's conflicts while writing?
(a) He left home.
(b) He moved into a commune for artists.
(c) He left the country.
(d) He left his position within the government.

5. In Act II, Scene 1, what does Moritz tell Melchior he has been doing constantly?
(a) Studying.
(b) Praying.
(c) Sleeping.
(d) Worrying.

Short Answer Questions

1. What do the girls in Act 1, Scene 3 decide they all want one day?

2. In Moritz's story in Act II, Scene 1, how many heads does the king have?

3. What is Melchior's relationship to Moritz?

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

5. According to the other boys, whose name is still on the list for consideration to be promoted?

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