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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Ten Notes: 6, God the Father, Father the God through 10, The Question of Style.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What was censored in reissues of A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Any unflattering references to the adult figures.
(b) Words alluding to the political unrest.
(c) Any words that were not German.
(d) Sexual words.

2. Who does Bentley believe is the inspiration for the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Gabor?
(a) Wedekind's parents.
(b) Wedekind's siblings.
(c) The prime minister and his wife.
(d) The parents of Wedekind's girlfriend.

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

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

5. What is the function of the Moritat in the introduction?
(a) Highlights the absurdities and fantastic elements of the play.
(b) Highlights the political undertones of the play.
(c) Highlights the salacious points of the play.
(d) Highlights the subtleties of the play.

Short Answer Questions

1. While Wedekind wrote his play, what were people questioning?

2. Who is the author of the introduction to the play?

3. What is Eros according to Bentley?

4. When was the play produced in America?

5. What is interesting about realism and expressionism in regards to this play?

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