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

2. What happened to the play after it was first printed?
(a) It was produced immediately and became a huge hit.
(b) There were mass book-burnings for the script.
(c) It was banned in Europe.
(d) It took years to produce in the complete form.

3. What excuse does Moritz give in order to escape the discussion about sex?
(a) He has too much homework.
(b) He needs to talk to his father.
(c) He needs to find his girlfriend.
(d) He needs to go pray.

4. Why does Wendla complain about her new dress?
(a) She feels it is too long and shapeless.
(b) She feels it is too childish.
(c) She feels it is too revealing of her figure.
(d) She feels it is too short.

5. How does Moritz feel about his dreams?
(a) He looks forward to them.
(b) He fears they are evil dreams.
(c) He does not understand them.
(d) He believes they are messages from God.

Short Answer Questions

1. In what decade did Wedekind write A Children's Tragedy?

2. According to Bentley's analysis, who may NOT be the masked figure at the end of the play?

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

4. Why does Moritz commit suicide?

5. How was the rape scene censored in reissues of A Children's Tragedy?

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