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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 is one of the first things presented in the introduction?
(a) A pie chart depicting the average number of sexually active teenagers.
(b) A timeline of the play's publication and productions.
(c) A graph showing the correlation between sexual activity and suicide.
(d) A timeline of Wedekind's life with emphasis on events that inspired A Children's Tragedy.

2. What is Melchior's relationship to Moritz?
(a) They are lovers.
(b) They are best friends.
(c) They are brothers.
(d) They are enemies.

3. How does Moritz react when being told about sex?
(a) He tries to argue with the points being made.
(b) He becomes aroused.
(c) He wants to know more.
(d) He does not want to listen.

4. In the brief summary given in the introduction, what concept is Melchior struggling with?
(a) Sexual preference.
(b) Nationality.
(c) Morality.
(d) Political unrest.

5. Why does Moritz commit suicide?
(a) He has been held back in school.
(b) He gets Ilsa pregnant.
(c) He feels responsible for Wendla's abortion.
(d) He believes he is gay.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who is the author of the introduction to the play?

2. Despite the complexity of A Children's Tragedy what striking aspect is the most widely known about this play?

3. What is the most important relationship depicted in A Children's Tragedy?

4. According to Bentley, what event in Wedekind's life influences the plot of A Children's Tragedy?

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

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