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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 Faust try to deter Wagner from doing with his life?
(a) Becoming a barrister.
(b) Wasting his life in a pub.
(c) Following in Faust's footsteps of being a scholar.
(d) Going into the seminary.

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

3. What is Faust heavily doubting in "Night"?
(a) His will to live.
(b) His intelligence.
(c) His relationship with God.
(d) His sanity.

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

5. What does Wagner point out to Faust as they walk with their townspeople?
(a) The people are bitter because of their lot in life.
(b) The people highly respect Faust.
(c) The people are confused by Faust's presence.
(d) The poor people who have faith in God look at life less seriously than Faust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wagner interrupt when he comes to see Faust in "Night?"

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

3. What does the author profess sadness over in "Dedication"?

4. To what town does Mephistopheles bring Faust at the end of the second "Faust's Study" scene?

5. What does God believe will happen if Mephistopheles meets Faust?

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