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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. To whom does Bentley relate the masked man, especially in relation to summary of morality?
(a) Goethe.
(b) Brecht.
(c) Wedekind.
(d) Faust.

2. For how long may Wendla wear her old dress?
(a) One more year.
(b) One more month.
(c) One more summer.
(d) One more week.

3. According to Bentley, what event in Wedekind's life influences the plot of A Children's Tragedy?
(a) A double suicide at the author's school.
(b) His sister ran away from home.
(c) His girlfriend's miscarriage.
(d) Coming out to his family.

4. Despite the complexity of A Children's Tragedy what striking aspect is the most widely known about this play?
(a) The complexity of the characters.
(b) The sexual content.
(c) The suicide.
(d) The political undertones.

5. What excuse does Moritz give in order to escape the discussion about sex?
(a) He needs to go pray.
(b) He needs to talk to his father.
(c) He has too much homework.
(d) He needs to find his girlfriend.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Moritz dream about?

3. What are Melchior, Moritz, and the boys doing outside in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. In the brief summary given in the introduction, what concept is Melchior struggling with?

5. What happened to the play after it was first printed?

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