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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Street, A Garden, A Summerhouse, and A Forest Cavern.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Faust fear Mephistopheles's influence over his happiness with Gretchen in "A Cavern"?
(a) He knows Gretchen fears Mephistopheles.
(b) He knows Mephistopheles wants Gretchen for himself.
(c) He knows Gretchen is protected by God.
(d) He knows Mephistopheles could take everything away.

2. Fill in the blank: Mephistopheles will serve Faust on Earth if Faust will ___________________.
(a) Renounce God with the intention of having others renounce him as well.
(b) Serve Mephistopheles in hell.
(c) Kill Wagner.
(d) Give up his holy studies.

3. What does Wagner mistakenly believe about the noises he hears from Faust in "Night"?
(a) He believes Faust is reading a play.
(b) He believes Faust's dog is making the noise.
(c) He believes Faust is having an affair.
(d) He believes Faust is trying to play a trick on everyone.

4. After he drinks the potion, what does Faust want to do?
(a) Travel to another country.
(b) See the girl from the mirror.
(c) Seduce a random woman.
(d) Join the militia.

5. What does Martha admit about the second box of jewelry?
(a) The jewelry is very likely stolen.
(b) The jewelry is gaudy.
(c) She feels uneasy around the jewelry.
(d) The jewelry is probably heaven-sent.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effects are had on the men in the tavern due to Mephistopheles's presence?

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

3. What does Faust promise Gretchen in "A Garden"?

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

5. What is the fate of the box of jewelry when Gretchen shows it to her mother?

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