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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. How many years after the initial publication was the play performed in America?
(a) It has never been produced in America.
(b) 25.
(c) 20.
(d) 35.

2. In the most sexual scene of the play, what is alluded to heavily?
(a) Faust.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Brecht.
(d) Goethe.

3. How does Bentley describe Moritz and Melchior in relationship to each other?
(a) The result of one person's love not being reciprocated.
(b) Extremely alike.
(c) A surrogate fatherly relationship.
(d) Complete opposites.

4. Who starts to explain sex to Moritz in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Ilsa.
(b) Melchior.
(c) Wendla.
(d) Mortiz's father.

5. What do the boys in Act 1, Scene 2 complain about?
(a) Homework.
(b) Girls.
(c) Parents.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Wendla ask of Melchior at the end of Act 1?

3. What was censored in reissues of A Children's Tragedy?

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

5. What is the purpose of Wendla's errand in Act 1, Scene 5?

(see the answer key)

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