View a FREE sample

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. During what war was the play suppressed in Germany?
(a) World War I.
(b) Korean War.
(c) Vietnam War.
(d) World War II.

2. What is considered the most sexual scene in A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Melchior explaining sex to Moritz.
(b) Ilsa's attraction to Moritz.
(c) Wendla's rape.
(d) The masturbation scene in the reformatory.

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

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

5. According to Bentley, what group of people does not like this play?
(a) Environmentalists.
(b) Abstinence-only groups.
(c) Feminists.
(d) Libertarians.

Short Answer Questions

1. Despite the complexity of A Children's Tragedy what striking aspect is the most widely known about this play?

2. In the most sexual scene of the play, what is alluded to heavily?

3. Ultimately, what does Bentley suggest about the masked man?

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

5. What sort of characters are the women in A Children's Tragedy?

(see the answer key)

This section contains 254 words (approx. 1 page at 300 words per page) View a FREE sample