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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act III, Scene 4 through Act III, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the Act II, Scene 2, what event has occurred within Wendla's family?
(a) Her sister has died in childbirth.
(b) Wendla's father dies.
(c) Her sister has had a baby.
(d) Wendla's sister is arrested for prostitution.

2. In the most sexual scene of the play, what is alluded to heavily?
(a) Brecht.
(b) The Bible.
(c) Faust.
(d) Goethe.

3. What does the masked man offer to do for Melchior?
(a) Guide him to death.
(b) Protect Melchior from memories of Moritz and Wendla.
(c) Protect Melchior from the hardships in life.
(d) Guide him to adulthood.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mrs. Gabor offer to do for Moritz?

2. How does Moritz feel about his dreams?

3. What does Melchior tell Wendla about his belief in people who enjoy doing charity work?

4. Why does Wendla complain about her new dress?

5. Who is the artist of Hanschen's picture in Act II, Scene 3?

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