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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to Lieschen, how did Barbara spend her evenings and nights?

2. What does Mephistopheles suggest about Faust's vows of love to Gretchen in "A Street"?

3. What about Faust concerns Gretchen the most?

4. Who criticizes the dancing on the mountain?

5. Why does Gretchen say she no longer has in "A Prison"?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Faust ask of Gretchen during "Martha's Garden" and how does she (and Mephistopheles) react to this?

2. Who is Barbara, and why is she being discussed by Gretchen and Lieschen?

3. What does Faust fear in regards to his relationship with Gretchen about Mephistopheles?

4. What is ironic about Mephistopheles's statement that Gretchen is doomed?

5. After meeting Faust, how does Gretchen admit to feeling about him during "Gretchen's Room"?

6. Describe some of the characters in the chapter "Walpurgis Night."

7. Why does Mephistopheles keep trying to subvert Faust from examining his vision of Gretchen?

8. Why is Gretchen unable to recognize Faust when he comes to her in prison?

9. Why is Gretchen praying to the Virgin Mary?

10. Describe Faust's vision of Gretchen.

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

What significance does the Easter holiday play in "Faust"? How do the hymnals affect the titular character and why? What are some connotations associated with Easter that can be applied, literally or ironically, to "Faust"? How does the Easter celebration reveal Faust's deep insecurities and regrets in life? Discuss these ideas in an essay (do not limit yourself to simply answering these questions). Develop a clear thesis statement and cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the use of symbolism in "Faust" in the following format:

Part 1) The Easter celebration.

Part 2) The black poodle.

Part 3) The "crowning" of Mephistopheles in "A Witch's Kitchen."

Part 4) The jewels.

Part 5) Flowers.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

In a brief essay, discuss the roles of magic and witchcraft in "Faust." Develop a clear thesis statement and cite specific examples from the text to support your answers. Points that should be considered in this essay include (but not exclusively) the following: Faust's dabbling with magic, "A Witch's Kitchen," the celebration of Walpurgis Night, and Mephistopheles. Be sure to consider the symbolism behind these sections, as well as how magic and witchcraft help develop certain characters and themes within the play.

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