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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Gloomy Day. Open Country, Night. In Open Country and A Prison.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In the final scene, "A Prison," where does Gretchen want Faust to go?
(a) The gallows.
(b) The cemetary.
(c) The pond.
(d) The church.

2. What does Mephistopheles agree to do if Faust frees Gretchen?
(a) He will give Gretchen a new identity so that she may start over.
(b) He will bring Gretchen's family back to life.
(c) He will take them both to safety.
(d) He will free Faust from his bond.

3. When Faust is interrupted in his suicide attempt, what refreshes his faith in God?
(a) The Easter hymnals.
(b) A child praying.
(c) The sunlight.
(d) The priests doing charitable works.

4. Who is stirring the witch's cauldron in "A Witch's Kitchen?"
(a) A female cat.
(b) A male dog.
(c) A female baboon.
(d) A male turtle.

5. Who is Barbara?
(a) An unwed, pregnant girl.
(b) Mephistopheles's favorite witch.
(c) Gretchen's sister.
(d) Faust's daughter.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mephistopheles unable to leave Faust's study after appearing to the man?

2. Why does Gretchen believe people tell her that she is beautiful?

3. What about Faust concerns Gretchen the most?

4. What does Faust try to deter Wagner from doing with his life?

5. Why does Gretchen wish to keep the jewelry Faust and Mephistopheles secretly leave for her?

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