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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 play the lead.
(b) He wants to entertain the audience.
(c) He wants to be seen by the director of a better theater.
(d) He wants to create a grand piece of art.

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

3. What is Wagner's relationship with Faust?
(a) He is Faust's nephew.
(b) He is Faust's cousin.
(c) He is Faust's student.
(d) He is Faust's caretaker.

4. When Faust is interrupted in his suicide attempt, what refreshes his faith in God?
(a) The Easter hymnals.
(b) The sunlight.
(c) The priests doing charitable works.
(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 trying to play a trick on everyone.
(c) He believes Faust's dog is making the noise.
(d) He believes Faust is reading a play.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Faust doing in his first appearance in this play?

2. Why does Faust decide to turn to magic use?

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

4. Where does "Night" take place?

5. What does Faust try to deter Wagner from doing with his life?

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