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

2. According to the other boys, whose name is still on the list for consideration to be promoted?
(a) Gunther.
(b) Hanschel.
(c) Melchior.
(d) Ernst Robel.

3. What excuse does Moritz give in order to escape the discussion about sex?
(a) He needs to find his girlfriend.
(b) He has too much homework.
(c) He needs to talk to his father.
(d) He needs to go pray.

4. What is Wendla's mood while she picks flowers in Act II?
(a) Depressed.
(b) Joyous.
(c) Angry.
(d) Jealous.

5. Who is the author of the introduction to the play?
(a) Noel Coward.
(b) Eric Bentley.
(c) Antonin Artaud.
(d) Frank Wedekind.

Short Answer Questions

1. In Act II, Scene 5, through what medium is Mrs. Gabor addressing Moritz?

2. What does Mrs. Bergmann wonder about Wendla in the first scene?

3. In Moritz's story in Act II, Scene 1, how many heads does the king have?

4. According to the summary, who is raped in A Children's Tragedy?

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

(see the answer key)

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