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

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

3. What is interesting about realism and expressionism in regards to this play?
(a) The play makes a clear stand against realism.
(b) The play mixes both of them together.
(c) The play makes a clear stand against expressionism.
(d) The play ignores both styles and mocks them in absurdism.

4. What information does Moritz discover in Act 1, Scene 4 that cheers him up?
(a) He will be promoted to the next grade.
(b) He is still passing his grade.
(c) He has already flunked out of school.
(d) He will be sent two grades up in advanced classes.

5. What does Moritz do when he walks Ilsa home?
(a) He makes love to Ilsa.
(b) He kissed Ilsa.
(c) He pushes Ilsa away from him violently.
(d) Leaves her before they reach her place.

Short Answer Questions

1. What in particular does Bentley highlight in his Moritat?

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

3. How does Melchior feel about people who end up in Hell because they do not enjoy visiting the poor?

4. Why does Melchior try to force Wendla to leave him alone when she comes looking for him in Act II, Scene 4?

5. Why does Wendla complain about her new dress?

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