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

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

3. What flowers does Wendla pick in Act II, Scene 6?
(a) Lilies.
(b) Violets.
(c) Sunflowers.
(d) Roses.

4. What happened to the play after it was first printed?
(a) It was produced immediately and became a huge hit.
(b) It was banned in Europe.
(c) It took years to produce in the complete form.
(d) There were mass book-burnings for the script.

5. What is the reason Melchior's mother believes the boys are reading Faust?
(a) They are studying the artistry.
(b) They are looking for moral lessons.
(c) Faust's relationship with Gretch.
(d) They are considering atheism.

Short Answer Questions

1. What fantasy does Wendla admit to having to Melchior?

2. Why is Mrs. Bergmann concerned about Wendla's dress?

3. What do Melchior and Moritz talk about when they are alone in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What does Melchior initially believe about people who do good works?

5. In what decade did Wedekind write A Children's Tragedy?

(see the answer key)

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