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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act I, Scene 1 through Act I, Scene 2.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. Why does Moritz commit suicide?
(a) He believes he is gay.
(b) He gets Ilsa pregnant.
(c) He has been held back in school.
(d) He feels responsible for Wendla's abortion.

3. What do the boys in Act 1, Scene 2 complain about?
(a) Parents.
(b) Homework.
(c) Girls.
(d) Church.

4. What is the most important relationship depicted in A Children's Tragedy?
(a) The friendship between Moritz and Melchior.
(b) Ilsa and Moritz's near romance.
(c) The bond between Moritz and his father.
(d) Melchior and Wendla's relationship.

5. Why is Mrs. Bergmann concerned about Wendla's dress?
(a) It is too short for her.
(b) It is too shapeless on her.
(c) It is too long on her.
(d) It is too adult for her.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Bentley, what event in Wedekind's life influences the plot of A Children's Tragedy?

2. What is one of the first things presented in the introduction?

3. How was the rape scene censored in reissues of A Children's Tragedy?

4. During what war was the play suppressed in Germany?

5. According to the masked man, what is morality?

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