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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II, Scene 4 through Act II, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what decade did Wedekind write A Children's Tragedy?
(a) 1890s.
(b) 1900s.
(c) 1870s.
(d) 1880s.

2. After he tells Melchior his story, how does Moritz summarize his feelings?
(a) He feels headless.
(b) He feels completely alone.
(c) He is waiting for someone to help him.
(d) He feels he has too many heads.

3. Where does Act 1, Scene 5 take place?
(a) The river.
(b) The woods.
(c) The barn.
(d) School.

4. What happened to Martha when her parents saw her with a ribbon on her nightgown?
(a) They forced her to remove the ribbon.
(b) They tore off her ribbon.
(c) They tore off her nightgown.
(d) They forced her to wear a burlap sack.

5. How does Moritz vent his frustration at the end of Act II, Scene 7?
(a) He throws his books in the river.
(b) He allows Ilsa to take his virginity.
(c) He screams.
(d) He punches the tree.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Moritz feel about his dreams?

2. What form does the play evolve into?

3. While Wedekind wrote his play, what were people questioning?

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

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

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