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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 is Faust's reaction to the chorus of spirits in the first scene called "Faust's Study?"
(a) He gets drunk.
(b) He falls asleep.
(c) He becomes afraid.
(d) He starts to fear for his sanity.

2. Fill in the blank: Mephistopheles will serve Faust on Earth if Faust will ___________________.
(a) Serve Mephistopheles in hell.
(b) Give up his holy studies.
(c) Renounce God with the intention of having others renounce him as well.
(d) Kill Wagner.

3. Why does Faust decide to turn to magic use?
(a) He is attracted to a witch.
(b) He wants to summon Mephistopheles.
(c) He wants to debunk the myth of magic.
(d) He thinks it is the only way he can expand his mind.

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

5. What does Wagner mistakenly believe about the noises he hears from Faust in "Night"?
(a) He believes Faust is having an affair.
(b) He believes Faust is reading a play.
(c) He believes Faust is trying to play a trick on everyone.
(d) He believes Faust's dog is making the noise.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does "Night" take place?

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

3. What does Wagner point out to Faust as they walk with their townspeople?

4. Who wrote the section "Dedication"?

5. What does Mephistopheles give all the men in the tavern?

(see the answer key)

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