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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Walpurgis Night and A Walpurgis Night's Dream.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does Mephistopheles suggest about Faust's vows of love to Gretchen in "A Street"?
(a) He will be manipulating Gretchen into doing the same.
(b) He will be blaspheming.
(c) He will be sincere.
(d) He will be lying.

4. What is the poet's goal in the beginning of this play?
(a) A scathing look at society.
(b) A story of redemption for a time without hope.
(c) Fame.
(d) A true artistic statement.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Valentine duel Mephistopheles and Faust?

2. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?

3. Who is singing in the church?

4. What comforts Gretchen's mother when the priest takes the jewels away?

5. Where does Mephistopheles urge Faust to go at the end of "A Forest Cavern"?

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