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

2. Despite the complexity of A Children's Tragedy what striking aspect is the most widely known about this play?
(a) The political undertones.
(b) The suicide.
(c) The complexity of the characters.
(d) The sexual content.

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

4. What is a Moritat?
(a) A short poem.
(b) A postscript.
(c) A short statement.
(d) A story written backwards.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What sort of story is A Children's Tragedy?

2. In what form does the play begin?

3. What theatrical genre is combined with tragedy as part of this play's complexity?

4. In what way is the love between Moritz and Melchior described?

5. How do all the boys in Act 1, Scene 2 two know each other?

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