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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Scene 1 through Act I, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is one of the first things presented in the introduction?
(a) A timeline of Wedekind's life with emphasis on events that inspired A Children's Tragedy.
(b) A graph showing the correlation between sexual activity and suicide.
(c) A pie chart depicting the average number of sexually active teenagers.
(d) A timeline of the play's publication and productions.

2. What is Melchior's relationship to Moritz?
(a) They are brothers.
(b) They are best friends.
(c) They are lovers.
(d) They are enemies.

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

4. Why does Wendla complain about her new dress?
(a) She feels it is too revealing of her figure.
(b) She feels it is too childish.
(c) She feels it is too short.
(d) She feels it is too long and shapeless.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Eros according to Bentley?

2. How does Moritz react when being told about sex?

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

4. What was the result of Wedekind's conflicts while writing?

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

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