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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Faust's Study (I & II) and Auerbach's Tavern in Leipzig.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What are the men in the tavern about ready to do when Mephistopheles finally stops them?
(a) Attack each other with knives.
(b) Pillage a neighboring village.
(c) Commit suicide.
(d) Leave for another country.

2. With what does Faust sign his agreement with Mephistopheles?
(a) Mephistopheles's blood.
(b) His own blood.
(c) Consecrated wine.
(d) Ink made up of blood and ash.

3. What does the clown profess to wanting for this play during "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) He wants to play the lead.
(b) He wants to entertain the audience.
(c) He wants to create a grand piece of art.
(d) He wants to be seen by the director of a better theater.

4. What is Faust's reaction to the chorus of spirits in the first scene called "Faust's Study?"
(a) He gets drunk.
(b) He becomes afraid.
(c) He starts to fear for his sanity.
(d) He falls asleep.

5. Why does Faust decide to turn to magic use?
(a) He is attracted to a witch.
(b) He wants to debunk the myth of magic.
(c) He wants to summon Mephistopheles.
(d) He thinks it is the only way he can expand his mind.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Faust's title?

2. According to God, how does Faust feel about his relationship with Him?

3. Where does the poodle transform into Mephistopheles?

4. Who wrote the section "Dedication"?

5. How does Mephistopheles feel about mankind?

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