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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 form does the play evolve into?
(a) Experimental.
(b) Absurdism.
(c) Realism.
(d) Expressionism.

2. In the introduction, what is NOT one of the mentioned allusions in the play?
(a) Faust.
(b) Goethe.
(c) The Bible.
(d) Brecht.

3. How does Moritz react when being told about sex?
(a) He does not want to listen.
(b) He becomes aroused.
(c) He wants to know more.
(d) He tries to argue with the points being made.

4. According to Bentley, what group of people does not like this play?
(a) Feminists.
(b) Environmentalists.
(c) Libertarians.
(d) Abstinence-only groups.

5. How does Moritz feel about his dreams?
(a) He believes they are messages from God.
(b) He does not understand them.
(c) He fears they are evil dreams.
(d) He looks forward to them.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the function of the Moritat in the introduction?

2. Why does Wendla die?

3. Why is Mrs. Bergmann concerned about Wendla's dress?

4. How does Bentley describe Moritz and Melchior in relationship to each other?

5. What do the boys in Act 1, Scene 2 complain about?

(see the answer key)

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