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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Act III, Scene 4 through Act III, Scene 7.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. How many students in Melchior and Moritz's class will be allowed to graduate to the next grade?
(a) Forty.
(b) Sixty.
(c) Seventy.
(d) Fifty.

3. How must Martha always wear her hair?
(a) In a bun.
(b) Short.
(c) Braids.
(d) Loose.

4. What is Wendla's reaction when Melchior tries to force her away from him?
(a) She starts to cry.
(b) She begs him to run away with her.
(c) She runs away.
(d) She refuses.

5. What is Thanatos according to Bentley?
(a) Sexual love.
(b) Romantic love.
(c) Driving towards death.
(d) A drive towards life.

Short Answer Questions

1. How is Melchior permitted to answer questions in Act III, Scene 1?

2. How do all the boys in Act 1, Scene 2 two know each other?

3. What is Hanschen doing in the bathroom in Act II, Scene 3?

4. What is the name of Wendla's sister?

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

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