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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. What does the clown profess to wanting for this play during "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) He wants to entertain the audience.
(b) He wants to be seen by the director of a better theater.
(c) He wants to play the lead.
(d) He wants to create a grand piece of art.

2. What does Mephistopheles give all the men in the tavern?
(a) Gold coins.
(b) Herbs that he claims will promote vigor.
(c) Dried meat.
(d) Drinks he conjured up.

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

4. Why does Mephistopheles come to God in the "Prologue in Heaven"?
(a) He sneaked in behind another angel.
(b) God invited him.
(c) He has to ask God for a favor.
(d) He and God are friends.

5. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?
(a) They will perform a classic tragedy instead of their play.
(b) Take suggestions from the audience and create a play.
(c) Take the audience on a journey from heaven to hell.
(d) Perform a comedy.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Faust heavily doubting in "Night"?

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

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

5. In what time does "Prelude on the Stage" take place?

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