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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Scene 3 through Act I, Scene 5.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 subtleties of the play.
(d) Highlights the salacious points of the play.

2. What was the result of Wedekind's conflicts while writing?
(a) He left the country.
(b) He left home.
(c) He moved into a commune for artists.
(d) He left his position within the government.

3. What form does the play evolve into?
(a) Absurdism.
(b) Realism.
(c) Experimental.
(d) Expressionism.

4. Where does Moritz sneak to in Act 1, Scene 4?
(a) Melchior's house.
(b) The faculty room.
(c) His teacher's house.
(d) Church.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. In the first scene, what does Wendla wonder about her future?

2. With whom was Wedekind finding conflict while writing his play?

3. What is a Moritat?

4. What excuse does Moritz give in order to escape the discussion about sex?

5. What is Melchior's relationship to Moritz?

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