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

2. What does Mephistopheles posit to God in relation to Faust?
(a) He can steal Faust's knowledge.
(b) He can draw Faust away from God.
(c) He can guide Faust into sainthood.
(d) He can manipulate Faust into suicide.

3. What is Faust doing in his first appearance in this play?
(a) He is burning his books.
(b) He is reviewing his knowledge.
(c) He is reading the Bible.
(d) He is writing a suicide note.

4. For what are the archangels praising God in the beginning of the play?
(a) The grandeur of His presence.
(b) His compassion.
(c) His knowledge.
(d) The beauty of His work.

5. What holiday is being celebrated in "Outside the Town Wall"?
(a) Christmas.
(b) New Year.
(c) May Day.
(d) Easter.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Faust begin to read in the first scene called "Faust's Study"?

3. Who does Faust initially believe Mephistopheles to be?

4. With what does Faust sign his agreement with Mephistopheles?

5. Where does "Outside the Town Wall" take place?

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