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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through By A Shrine Inside The Town Wall, Night. The Street Outside Gretchen's Door, and A Cathedral.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the fate of the box of jewelry when Gretchen shows it to her mother?
(a) Gretchen buried it in the garden.
(b) Gretchen sold the jewelry and gave the money to charity.
(c) Gretchen had to give it to her priest.
(d) Gretchen throws the jewelry away.

2. What does Martha believe about her abusive husband?
(a) He is traveling abroad with his mistress.
(b) He is dead.
(c) He is jealous of her wealth.
(d) He is going to kill her one day.

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

4. What does Valentine not do as he dies?
(a) He forgives Gretchen.
(b) He tells her the town will never accept or help Gretchen.
(c) He calls a curse down upon Gretchen.
(d) He calls Gretchen a whore.

5. How does "A Cathedral" end?
(a) Gretchen renounces God.
(b) Gretchen dies.
(c) Gretchen attempts suicide.
(d) Gretchen faints.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the poodle transform into Mephistopheles?

2. What does Faust attempt to bring Gretchen during "The Street Outside Gretchen's Door"?

3. In regards to their bargain, what does Faust make Mephistopheles agree to before signing the pledge?

4. What are the men in the tavern about ready to do when Mephistopheles finally stops them?

5. With what does Faust sign his agreement with Mephistopheles?

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