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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. How does Mephistopheles give Martha contradicting statements about her husband in "The Neighbor's House"?
(a) He tells her that her husband was a homosexual, but probably not.
(b) He tells her that her husband was a great man and a despicable man.
(c) He hints at different times that her husband loved her or did not love her.
(d) He tells her that her husband is dead and then alive.

2. After their pact is signed, what doubts does Faust voice to Mephistopheles?
(a) Faust is too old to find pleasure in others.
(b) Faust doubts Mephistopheles is who he claims to be.
(c) Mephistopheles will fail to uphold his end of the bargain.
(d) Mephistopheles will never satisfy Faust.

3. Why does Gretchen believe people tell her that she is beautiful?
(a) They pity her because of her poverty.
(b) They only want to sleep with her.
(c) She thinks that they are trying to tempt her away from God.
(d) They are attempting to reduce her down to only her physical attributes.

4. From what does the witch read before giving Faust his potion to appear younger?
(a) The Book of Kells.
(b) The Necronomicon.
(c) A spellbook.
(d) The Old Testament backwards.

5. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?
(a) He feels slighted by the academic community.
(b) He no longer believes in his work.
(c) He is neither wealthy or famous.
(d) He never wanted to be a scholar.

Short Answer Questions

1. .0 0..........Mephistopheles has become bored because there is no challenge in ________ mankind anymore.

2. What is Faust's method of suicide when he contemplates ending his life?

3. What is the poet's goal in the beginning of this play?

4. What holiday is being celebrated in "Outside the Town Wall"?

5. What is Wagner's relationship with Faust?

Short Essay Questions

1. How does Faust feel about the mystery girl he sees in the mirror and in the street?

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

3. What primary function does the clown serve during "Prelude on the Stage"?

4. What concerns does Faust have in regards to his bargain with the devil?

5. Describe Faust and Wagner's relationship.

6. What does Mephistopheles tell Martha about her husband when he visits them in disguise?

7. What debate arises between Mephistopheles and God in regards to Faust?

8. What is the fate of the first box of jewels that Mephistopheles secretly leaves Gretchen and why?

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

10. How does the poodle behave before transforming into Mephistopheles?

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