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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 does Faust admit to Mephistopheles in the second "Faust's Study"?
(a) He is comfortable with Mephistopheles in his life.
(b) He is unhappy with life.
(c) He lusts after a village girl.
(d) He resents God.

2. What does Mephistopheles explain to Faust about Gretchen's mother in "A Promenade"?
(a) She is bitter of her daughter's beauty.
(b) She can sense anything evil or nonspiritual.
(c) She is suspicious of all men.
(d) She is afraid of the outside world.

3. While being tormented in "A Cathedral," what does Gretchen imagine happening?
(a) The body of Christ is choking her.
(b) The giant crucifix is going to fall on her.
(c) The walls of the cathedral are closing in on her.
(d) The Communion wine has turned to blood.

4. What does Mephistopheles promise Gretchen at the end of "The Neighbor's House"?
(a) He will sell the jewelry for her.
(b) He will introduce her to Faust.
(c) He will say a prayer for her.
(d) He will try to hire her for some tailor work.

5. Why is Mephistopheles unable to leave Faust's study after appearing to the man?
(a) Faust left his Bible by the door.
(b) A cross hangs over the door.
(c) The rest of the house has been blessed.
(d) A pentagram has been drawn on the threshold.

Short Answer Questions

1. In "Evening," what does Gretchen admit to herself?

2. What does Martha advise Gretchen to do with the second box of jewelry that was mysteriously left for her?

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

4. What is the song about in "A Cathedral"?

5. Fill in the blank: Mephistopheles will serve Faust on Earth if Faust will ___________________.

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