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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In what form does the play begin?
(a) Expressionism.
(b) Absurdism.
(c) Experimental.
(d) Realism.

2. In what way is the love between Moritz and Melchior described?
(a) Fraternal.
(b) Co-dependent.
(c) Unhealthy.
(d) Romantic.

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

4. When was the play produced in America?
(a) 1927.
(b) 1897.
(c) 1917.
(d) 1907.

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

6. How do all the boys in Act 1, Scene 2 two know each other?
(a) Government-sanctioned parties.
(b) They are all related to each other.
(c) School.
(d) Church.

7. In the introduction, what is NOT one of the mentioned allusions in the play?
(a) Goethe.
(b) Brecht.
(c) Faust.
(d) The Bible.

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

9. What does Mrs. Bergmann wonder about Wendla in the first scene?
(a) She wonders what sort of mother Wendla will make.
(b) She wonders what Wendla will look like in a few years.
(c) She wonders if Wendla will survive her adolescence.
(d) She wonders if Wendla is aware of her changing body.

10. In what country does A Children's Tragedy take place?
(a) France.
(b) Germany.
(c) Austria.
(d) Italy.

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

12. Who does Bentley believe is the inspiration for the characters of Mr. and Mrs. Gabor?
(a) The prime minister and his wife.
(b) Wedekind's siblings.
(c) Wedekind's parents.
(d) The parents of Wedekind's girlfriend.

13. According to the other boys, whose name is still on the list for consideration to be promoted?
(a) Gunther.
(b) Melchior.
(c) Ernst Robel.
(d) Hanschel.

14. What form does the play evolve into?
(a) Expressionism.
(b) Realism.
(c) Experimental.
(d) Absurdism.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. How many years after the initial publication was the play performed in America?

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

3. Why does Moritz commit suicide?

4. What excuse does Moritz give in order to escape the discussion about sex?

5. How does Moritz discover the information in Act 1, Scene 4 that cheers him up?

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