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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. What does Faust believe about the townspeople he and Wagner walk with during their holiday celebration after his suicide attempt?
(a) The people are liars.
(b) The people are all heretics.
(c) The people respect him.
(d) The people are mocking him.

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

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

4. What news does Mephistopheles give Martha in her first scene?
(a) Her husband is dead.
(b) Her husband has joined the militia.
(c) Her husband is on his way home.
(d) Her husband is in jail.

5. What comforts Gretchen's mother when the priest takes the jewels away?
(a) The priest absolves her and Gretchen of any wrong-doing.
(b) The priest offers to help Gretchen find a husband.
(c) The priest assures her that Gretchen is still a virgin.
(d) The priest promises they will be rich in heaven.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faust do when left alone in Gretchen's room in "Evening"?

2. When Faust is interrupted in his suicide attempt, what refreshes his faith in God?

3. What does Mephistopheles explain to Faust about Gretchen's mother in "A Promenade"?

4. Why does Faust fear Mephistopheles's influence over his happiness with Gretchen in "A Cavern"?

5. What is Wagner's relationship with Faust?

(see the answer key)

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