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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. How does Bentley describe Moritz and Melchior in relationship to each other?
(a) The result of one person's love not being reciprocated.
(b) Extremely alike.
(c) Complete opposites.
(d) A surrogate fatherly relationship.

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

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

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

5. Despite the complexity of A Children's Tragedy what striking aspect is the most widely known about this play?
(a) The sexual content.
(b) The political undertones.
(c) The complexity of the characters.
(d) The suicide.

Short Answer Questions

1. How many students are competing for sixty seats?

2. What are Melchior's implied actions when Wendla finds him in Act II, scene 4?

3. Why is Moritz concerned about another boy's standing in his class?

4. What situation was Ilsa in that her friends bailed her out of?

5. According to Bentley's analysis, who may NOT be the masked figure at the end of the play?

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