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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act III, Scene 1 through Act III, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why is Moritz concerned about another boy's standing in his class?
(a) He is competing with that student for the last seat in next year's class.
(b) He is afraid that the boy will run away if he is not promoted.
(c) He is afraid that the boy will follow his lead in considering suicide.
(d) He is afraid that the boy will blame Moritz if he is not promoted.

2. What does Moritz admit to considering if he flunks?
(a) Suicide.
(b) Running away.
(c) Becoming a criminal.
(d) Entering the church.

3. What is Wendla's mood while she picks flowers in Act II?
(a) Jealous.
(b) Depressed.
(c) Angry.
(d) Joyous.

4. What did people find so offensive about A Children's Tragedy when it was first written?
(a) Wedekind's sexuality.
(b) The criticism of Germany's role in Hitler's rise to power.
(c) The sexual content.
(d) Wedekind's political alliances.

5. What is a Moritat?
(a) A short poem.
(b) A short statement.
(c) A postscript.
(d) A story written backwards.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who keeps Melchior from committing suicide?

2. What is Hanschen doing in the bathroom in Act II, Scene 3?

3. What do Martha and Ilsa bring to Moritz's grave?

4. What does Ilsa mention as a feature in one of her lover's apartments?

5. How does Mrs. Bergmann attempt to explain her new grandson to Wendla?

(see the answer key)

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