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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. Who do the girls in this play find very attractive?
(a) Moritz.
(b) Ernst.
(c) Melchior.
(d) Hanschen.

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

3. What is Thanatos according to Bentley?
(a) Driving towards death.
(b) Romantic love.
(c) Sexual love.
(d) A drive towards life.

4. What does Melchior do to Wendla at the end of Act II, Scene 4?
(a) He rapes her.
(b) He runs away with her.
(c) He beats her.
(d) He takes her home.

5. How do Martha's parents treat her?
(a) They abuse her.
(b) They spoil her.
(c) They treat her better than the other parents treat their children.
(d) They coddle her.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. In what form does the play begin?

3. What form does the play evolve into?

4. While Wedekind wrote his play, what were people questioning?

5. What does Wendla ask of Melchior at the end of Act 1?

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