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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Scene 1 through Act I, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What favor does Moritz ask of Melchior in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) He asks Melchior to visit him later that night.
(b) He asks Melchior to help him study.
(c) He asks him not to tell anyone about his ignorance.
(d) He asks him to write about sex so he may read it later.

2. Why is Mrs. Bergmann concerned about Wendla's dress?
(a) It is too short for her.
(b) It is too long on her.
(c) It is too adult for her.
(d) It is too shapeless on her.

3. What is the most important relationship depicted in A Children's Tragedy?
(a) The bond between Moritz and his father.
(b) The friendship between Moritz and Melchior.
(c) Melchior and Wendla's relationship.
(d) Ilsa and Moritz's near romance.

4. How is Wendla's body, in terms of maturation?
(a) Very under-developed.
(b) Matronly.
(c) Slightly below average.
(d) Well-developed.

5. What is Wendla's mother doing to her daughter's dress in the beginning of the play?
(a) Repairing a torn sleeve.
(b) Sewing a new one.
(c) Hemming a too-long dress.
(d) Letting down the hem of a short dress.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wendla complain about her new dress?

2. In the most sexual scene of the play, what is alluded to heavily?

3. What is interesting about realism and expressionism in regards to this play?

4. What is Eros according to Bentley?

5. How does Moritz react when being told about sex?

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