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

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

3. Why is Moritz concerned about another boy's standing in his class?
(a) He is competing with that student for the last seat in next year's class.
(b) He is afraid that the boy will run away if he is not promoted.
(c) He is afraid that the boy will follow his lead in considering suicide.
(d) He is afraid that the boy will blame Moritz if he is not promoted.

4. In what way is the love between Moritz and Melchior described?
(a) Fraternal.
(b) Co-dependent.
(c) Romantic.
(d) Unhealthy.

5. What does Moritz do when he walks Ilsa home?
(a) He makes love to Ilsa.
(b) He kissed Ilsa.
(c) Leaves her before they reach her place.
(d) He pushes Ilsa away from him violently.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Wendla die?

2. How many students in Melchior and Moritz's class will be allowed to graduate to the next grade?

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

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

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

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