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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. In "A Garden," what does Gretchen admit to being surprised about?
(a) Faust does not treat her like a simpleton.
(b) Martha's husband is dead.
(c) Mephistopheles remembers her.
(d) Faust finds her attractive.

2. For what reasons do Faust and Mephistopheles visit a witch?
(a) The witch needs to lend Faust a spellbook.
(b) The witch needs to atone for her behavior towards Mephistopheles.
(c) Faust needs a potion to make him young.
(d) The witch needs to stop time so that Faust may seduce a young woman.

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

4. What does Mephistopheles mock to Faust after Gretchen leaves in "Martha's Garden?"
(a) Gretchen's dislike for men.
(b) Gretchen's willingness to believe Faust will marry her.
(c) Gretchen's concern for Faust's soul.
(d) Faust's infatuation with Gretchen.

5. When Faust is interrupted in his suicide attempt, what refreshes his faith in God?
(a) The sunlight.
(b) A child praying.
(c) The Easter hymnals.
(d) The priests doing charitable works.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Why does Gretchen believe people tell her that she is beautiful?

3. What does Gretchen pray for in "By a Shrine Inside the Town Wall, Night"?

4. To whom is Gretchen praying in the beginning of "By a Shrine Inside the Town Wall, Night"?

5. What does Mephistopheles admit to Faust will happen when he (Faust) sleeps with Gretchen?

(see the answer key)

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