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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. Why does Melchior try to force Wendla to leave him alone when she comes looking for him in Act II, Scene 4?
(a) He is embarrassed.
(b) He is afraid.
(c) He is angry with her.
(d) He is depressed and wants to be left alone.

2. Who is the artist of Hanschen's picture in Act II, Scene 3?
(a) Da Vinci.
(b) Palma Vecchio.
(c) Salvador Dali.
(d) Wedekind.

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

4. Why does Hanschen reason that he must destroy the painting?
(a) Destroying it will keep the picture pure in his mind.
(b) Destroying it will set him free to love another picture.
(c) Destroying it will keep him from sexual desire.
(d) Destroying it will keep other people from using the picture.

5. How do Martha's parents treat her?
(a) They abuse her.
(b) They treat her better than the other parents treat their children.
(c) They spoil her.
(d) They coddle her.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to the summary, who is raped in A Children's Tragedy?

2. How does Hanschen feel about the painting?

3. Where does the second scene of Act III take place?

4. What do Melchior and Moritz talk about when they are alone in Act 1, Scene 2?

5. In Moritz's story for Melchior, how many heads does the queen have?

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