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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Faust give Gretchen at the end of "Martha's Garden"?
(a) A book of philosophy.
(b) A flower.
(c) A ring.
(d) A sleeping potion.

2. What does Mephistopheles suggest about Faust's vows of love to Gretchen in "A Street"?
(a) He will be manipulating Gretchen into doing the same.
(b) He will be lying.
(c) He will be blaspheming.
(d) He will be sincere.

3. In musical terms, what is the scene "A Walpurgis's Night Dream" called in the text?
(a) Tremolo.
(b) Intermezzo.
(c) Adagio.
(d) Cadenza.

4. To whom does Mephistopheles try to compare Faust's vision of Gretchen in "Walpurgis Night"?
(a) Aphrodite.
(b) The Harpies.
(c) Medusa.
(d) Hera.

5. From where does the voice at the end of "Faust" come?
(a) Hell.
(b) Heaven.
(c) Purgatory.
(d) Church.

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

7. Along with the death of Valentine, what else is tormenting Gretchen?
(a) Her rape by Mephistopheles.
(b) Her excommunication.
(c) The murder of Martha.
(d) The death of her mother.

8. Why does Faust fear Mephistopheles's influence over his happiness with Gretchen in "A Cavern"?
(a) He knows Mephistopheles could take everything away.
(b) He knows Gretchen fears Mephistopheles.
(c) He knows Mephistopheles wants Gretchen for himself.
(d) He knows Gretchen is protected by God.

9. In "A Garden," what does Gretchen admit to being surprised about?
(a) Faust does not treat her like a simpleton.
(b) Faust finds her attractive.
(c) Mephistopheles remembers her.
(d) Martha's husband is dead.

10. What is Faust unable to convince Gretchen to do in "A Prison"?
(a) Escape with him.
(b) Forgive herself.
(c) Renounce God.
(d) Forgive him.

11. Why does Mephistopheles not disguise himself amidst the witches on the mountain?
(a) He cannot be disguised for celebrations.
(b) He does not want to deny his heritage.
(c) He wants to bask in their adulation.
(d) He knows that a disguise is pointless amongst witches.

12. While considering Faust's request in "Martha's Garden," of what is Gretchen afraid?
(a) Her reputation will be ruined.
(b) Her mother will not approve of their marriage.
(c) God will punish her.
(d) Her mother will catch them.

13. In "Open Country, Night," where do the witches perform their ritual?
(a) Faust's study.
(b) The prison.
(c) The gallows.
(d) The woods.

14. What is Gretchen attending during "A Cathedral"?
(a) Lenten rituals.
(b) Sunday morning mass.
(c) Confession.
(d) A mass for the dead.

15. What is the occupation of Gretchen's brother?
(a) Priest.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Barrister.
(d) Shopkeeper.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gretchen believe is on Faust's hand when she tries to hold it in her cell?

2. What is Martha attempting to do with Mephistopheles in "A Garden"?

3. Who is Barbara?

4. When Faust has a vision of Gretchen on the night of the Walpurgis celebration, what does he see on her feet?

5. How is most of "A Walpurgis's Night Dream" presented?

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