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

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

3. What is the song about in "A Cathedral"?
(a) Jesus healing the sick.
(b) Jesus raising the dead.
(c) God forgiving the wicked.
(d) God punishing the wicked.

4. What effects are had on the men in the tavern due to Mephistopheles's presence?
(a) They begin to fall asleep.
(b) Three of the men die.
(c) They begin to speak in tongues.
(d) They begin to hallucinate.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Mephistopheles advise Martha to do in terms of grieving her husband?

3. What does Valentine not do as he dies?

4. How does Mephistopheles entertain the crowd during "Auerbach's Tavern"?

5. What happens to Faust and Mephistopheles at the end of "Auerbach's Tavern"?

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