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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Faust's Study (I & II) and Auerbach's Tavern in Leipzig.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. According to what he tells Mephistopheles, what did the Easter celebration initially bring Faust, which he no longer has?
(a) Anger.
(b) Hope.
(c) Bitterness.
(d) Despair.

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

4. What interrupts Faust when he tries to commit suicide?
(a) The sounds of Easter hymnals.
(b) The church bells.
(c) The rising sun.
(d) The sound of children playing.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What is the poet's goal in the beginning of this play?

2. What does the clown profess to wanting for this play during "Prelude on the Stage"?

3. What does Mephistopheles give all the men in the tavern?

4. What does the poet believe the director is doing to him in "Prelude on the Stage"?

5. What sort of animal approaches Faust and Wagner during the holiday celebration?

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