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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act II, Scene 1 through Act II, Scene 3.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the brief summary given in the introduction, what concept is Melchior struggling with?
(a) Political unrest.
(b) Sexual preference.
(c) Nationality.
(d) Morality.

2. What picture is Hanschen addressing in Act II, Scene 3?
(a) "Daphne and the Hunters."
(b) "Venus."
(c) A picture of the Pieta.
(d) "Aphrodite."

3. In Act II, Scene 1, what does Moritz tell Melchior he has been doing constantly?
(a) Studying.
(b) Praying.
(c) Worrying.
(d) Sleeping.

4. What do Melchior and Moritz talk about when they are alone in Act 1, Scene 2?
(a) Parents.
(b) Homework.
(c) Sex.
(d) God.

5. What do the girls in Act 1, Scene 3 decide they all want one day?
(a) Husbands.
(b) Daughters.
(c) Sons.
(d) Lovers.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Wendla claim about the thoughts her mother finds offensive in the first scene?

4. In Act 1, Scene 2, what does Moritz dream about?

5. Despite the complexity of A Children's Tragedy what striking aspect is the most widely known about this play?

(see the answer key)

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