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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 Gretchen attending during "A Cathedral"?
(a) A mass for the dead.
(b) Confession.
(c) Sunday morning mass.
(d) Lenten rituals.

2. With what does Faust sign his agreement with Mephistopheles?
(a) Consecrated wine.
(b) Mephistopheles's blood.
(c) His own blood.
(d) Ink made up of blood and ash.

3. In regards to their bargain, what does Faust make Mephistopheles agree to before signing the pledge?
(a) Mephistopheles must bring Faust pleasure in life.
(b) Mephistopheles must appear as an animal.
(c) Mephistopheles must pray with him every day.
(d) Mephistopheles must allow Faust to become younger.

4. What does Faust do when left alone in Gretchen's room in "Evening"?
(a) He steals an article of clothing.
(b) He lays down in her bed.
(c) He leaves a rose on her pillow.
(d) Visualizes her growing up.

5. What does the poodle refuse to do when in Faust's study?
(a) Drink.
(b) Stay calm.
(c) Warm itself by the fire.
(d) Eat.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who does Faust initially believe Mephistopheles to be?

2. Why does Gretchen wish to keep the jewelry Faust and Mephistopheles secretly leave for her?

3. Where does Mephistopheles leave the box of jewelry for Gretchen before he and Faust leave her room?

4. After their pact is signed, what doubts does Faust voice to Mephistopheles?

5. Who is Valentine?

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