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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. According to Bentley, what event in Wedekind's life influences the plot of A Children's Tragedy?
(a) His sister ran away from home.
(b) His girlfriend's miscarriage.
(c) Coming out to his family.
(d) A double suicide at the author's school.

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. How was the rape scene censored in reissues of A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Wendla was given a line that shows clear consent.
(b) Melchior does not go through with the rape.
(c) It was taken out of the script entirely.
(d) It was scripted to take place in a blackout.

4. While Wedekind wrote his play, what were people questioning?
(a) The censoring of theater and literature.
(b) Wedekind's writing style.
(c) The father's authority.
(d) War.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What happened to the play after it was first printed?

2. How does Moritz feel about his dreams?

3. How does Bentley describe Moritz and Melchior in relationship to each other?

4. In what country does A Children's Tragedy take place?

5. What was the result of Wedekind's conflicts while writing?

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