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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does God believe will happen if Mephistopheles meets Faust?
(a) Faust will go insane.
(b) Faust will not recognize evil.
(c) Faust will turn away from God.
(d) Faust will only come closer to God.

2. What sort of animal approaches Faust and Wagner during the holiday celebration?
(a) A black rabbit.
(b) A black crow.
(c) A black cat.
(d) A black poodle.

3. What must Faust step inside of in order to begin the spell to make him appear younger?
(a) A triangles.
(b) A pentagram.
(c) A series of squares.
(d) A circle.

4. How does Mephistopheles entertain the crowd during "Auerbach's Tavern"?
(a) He creates illusions for them.
(b) He sings for them.
(c) He plays piano for them.
(d) He dances for them.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faust threaten to do if Mephistopheles is unable to get the girl he is obsessed with for him?

2. How does Mephistopheles feel about mankind?

3. Where does the poodle transform into Mephistopheles?

4. What does Faust admit to Mephistopheles in the second "Faust's Study"?

5. According to Mephistopheles, why does he have no power over the young girl with whom Faust is obsessed?

Short Essay Questions

1. How do Faust and Mephistopheles plan to get the girl for Faust at the end of "A Street"?

2. In the "Dedication," why is Goethe so wistful?

3. Describe the differing opinions of Gretchen, her mother, and Martha about the mysterious jewels.

4. What does Martha suggest Gretchen do with the second box of jewelry in "The Neighbor's House"?

5. Describe the actions of the baboons in "A Witch's Kitchen."

6. During the second scene called "Faust's Study," what does Faust admit to Mephistopheles?

7. Why is Mephistopheles initially held prisoner by Faust and how does he escape?

8. Describe the argument between the director, the clown, and the poet in "Prelude on the Stage."

9. What leads up to Faust's suicide attempt and what stops him?

10. What does Mephistopheles suggest to Gretchen about marriage and why?

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