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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. According to Bentley, what event in Wedekind's life influences the plot of A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Coming out to his family.
(b) A double suicide at the author's school.
(c) His girlfriend's miscarriage.
(d) His sister ran away from home.

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

3. What does Melchior tell Wendla about his belief in people who enjoy doing charity work?
(a) They will end up disappointed.
(b) They will end up being taken advantage of.
(c) They will end up in Hell.
(d) They will end up in Heaven.

4. What is Eros according to Bentley?
(a) An instinct for death.
(b) Romantic love.
(c) An instinct for life.
(d) Sexual love.

5. What is considered the most sexual scene in A Children's Tragedy?
(a) Ilsa's attraction to Moritz.
(b) Melchior explaining sex to Moritz.
(c) The masturbation scene in the reformatory.
(d) Wendla's rape.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Thanatos according to Bentley?

2. What sort of characters are the women in A Children's Tragedy?

3. What happened to the play after it was first printed?

4. What is Wendla's reaction when Melchior tries to force her away from him?

5. According to the other boys, whose name is still on the list for consideration to be promoted?

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