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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 title?
(a) Lord.
(b) Barrister.
(c) Doctor.
(d) Sir.

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

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

4. .0 0..........Mephistopheles has become bored because there is no challenge in ________ mankind anymore.
(a) Loving.
(b) Tormenting.
(c) Killing.
(d) Helping.

5. What does Faust begin to read in the first scene called "Faust's Study"?
(a) Scripture.
(b) The Odyssey.
(c) Myths about Mesopotamia.
(d) The Qur'an.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why is Mephistopheles unable to leave Faust's study after appearing to the man?

2. What interrupts Faust when he tries to commit suicide?

3. In "Dedication," what does the author ultimately decide is more important than fame?

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

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

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