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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. What does Ilsa do in lieu of going to school?
(a) She sells flowers.
(b) Baker's assistant.
(c) Prostitution.
(d) Model for artists.

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

3. Whom does Moritz fantasize about in the last scene of the second act?
(a) A singer.
(b) Melchior.
(c) His piano teacher.
(d) Wendla.

4. While Wedekind wrote his play, what were people questioning?
(a) The censoring of theater and literature.
(b) Wedekind's writing style.
(c) The father's authority.
(d) War.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Wendla die?

3. What is interesting about realism and expressionism in regards to this play?

4. Who does Bentley believe is the inspiration for the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Gabor?

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

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