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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 was censored in reissues of A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Any words that were not German.
(b) Sexual words.
(c) Words alluding to the political unrest.
(d) Any unflattering references to the adult figures.

2. What does Melchior initially believe about people who do good works?
(a) He believes they are half-mad.
(b) He believes it is for their own benefit.
(c) He believes they will go to Heaven.
(d) He believes they do it to relieve guilt.

3. How many students in Melchior and Moritz's class will be allowed to graduate to the next grade?
(a) Seventy.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Forty.
(d) Fifty.

4. How does Melchior feel about people who end up in Hell because they do not enjoy visiting the poor?
(a) It is society's fault for putting the pressure on them.
(b) It is through no fault of their own.
(c) It is entirely their fault.
(d) It is the Church's fault.

5. In their first encounter, what question does Melchior pose to Wendla?
(a) He asks if she understands sex.
(b) He asks if she believes in God.
(c) He asks if she likes him.
(d) He asks if she enjoys visiting poor people.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who do the girls in this play find very attractive?

2. In what form does the play begin?

3. According to the masked man, what is morality?

4. What birthday is being celebrated for Wendla in Act I, Scene 1?

5. Why does Moritz commit suicide?

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