Faust. First Part Test | Final Test - Easy

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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What promise does Mephistopheles extract from Faust before taking him to meet Gretchen?
(a) Faust must not take Gretchen's virginity.
(b) Faust must never drink their wine, as it has been touched by a priest.
(c) Faust must lie about Martha's husband.
(d) Faust must not look Martha in the eyes.

3. For what does Gretchen ask permission when she is unable to recognize Faust in her cell?
(a) To sleep awhile longer.
(b) To pray to God.
(c) To feed her baby.
(d) To contact her lover.

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

5. What is Martha attempting to do with Mephistopheles in "A Garden"?
(a) Get him drunk.
(b) Take him to confession.
(c) Seduce him.
(d) Get a marriage proposal.

6. From what play are many of the characters in "A Walpurgis Night's Dream" drawn?
(a) "The Spanish Tragedy."
(b) "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
(c) "Iphigenia in Tauris."
(d) "Spring Awakening: A Children's Tragedy."

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

8. What does the voice at the end of "Faust" proclaim?
(a) Gretchen will go to Hell.
(b) Gretchen is redeemed.
(c) Gretchen has dishonored herself forever.
(d) Gretchen will sit in Purgatory forever.

9. What must Faust promise in order to get Gretchen to accept and use the item he gives her in "Martha's Garden"?
(a) The potion is safe to use on her mother.
(b) He will attend church with her.
(c) He will marry her one day soon.
(d) If the flower convinces her that he loves her, he will take her on a trip.

10. Which mountains do Faust and Mephistopheles travel to in "Walpurgis Night"?
(a) Fichtelgebirge.
(b) The Hartz Mountains.
(c) The Black Forest Mountain Range.
(d) Eastern Alps.

11. What purpose does "A Walpurgis's Night Dream" serve in this play?
(a) Commentary on Faust and Gretchen.
(b) A cover for Faust's escape.
(c) A ritual to conjure up a spell of eternal darkness.
(d) Comic relief.

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) Her mother will catch them.
(d) God will punish her.

13. During "A Forest Cavern," who is Faust addressing in the beginning?
(a) Satan.
(b) God.
(c) A spirit.
(d) Gretchen.

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

15. Who criticizes the dancing on the mountain?
(a) The Proctophantamist.
(b) The Huckster-Witch.
(c) Mephistopheles.
(d) Puck.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Gretchen finally admit to Faust before she leaves for home?

2. Why does Mephistopheles come to Gretchen's cell at the end of the play?

3. What is Gretchen's secret?

4. What does Faust propose to Gretchen during "Martha's Garden"?

5. What about Faust concerns Gretchen the most?

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