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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act III, Scene 1 through Act III, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what form does the play begin?
(a) Realism.
(b) Absurdism.
(c) Expressionism.
(d) Experimental.

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

3. Because of the objectionable content of the play, what did Wedekind have to do for the play to be printed?
(a) Marry the daughter of a publisher.
(b) Pay for publication himself.
(c) Agree to a free commission of another play for the publisher.
(d) Write out every script used for the first performance.

4. Where does Moritz sneak to in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) His teacher's house.
(b) Melchior's house.
(c) Church.
(d) The faculty room.

5. Whom does Moritz fantasize about in the last scene of the second act?
(a) A singer.
(b) Wendla.
(c) Melchior.
(d) His piano teacher.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Wendla's reaction when Melchior tries to force her away from him?

2. Why is Moritz concerned about another boy's standing in his class?

3. According to Moritz, what is designed to flunk out the students at their school?

4. What has Moritz threatened to do if he cannot leave the country?

5. What does Hanschen admit to himself at the end of Act II, Scene 3?

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