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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. According to Moritz, how many times has Ernst failed in their class?
(a) Three.
(b) Six.
(c) Five.
(d) Four.

2. After Martha's punishment for the ribbon, how does she spend the night?
(a) Under her bed.
(b) In the tree by her window.
(c) On the floor in a sack.
(d) Outside in the cold.

3. In what decade did Wedekind write A Children's Tragedy?
(a) 1900s.
(b) 1870s.
(c) 1890s.
(d) 1880s.

4. What does Moritz believe about why students will flunk out of their class?
(a) He believes that the school is making the class small enough to fit in next year's classroom.
(b) He believes students who flunk are merely lazy.
(c) He believes students that are flunked are victims of class discrimination.
(d) He believes that students who flunk are too smart for school.

5. What is Melchior's relationship to Moritz?
(a) They are enemies.
(b) They are brothers.
(c) They are best friends.
(d) They are lovers.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Who keeps Melchior from committing suicide?

3. What favor does Moritz ask of Melchior in Act 1, Scene 2?

4. What is a Moritat?

5. How many times has Moritz failed in class?

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