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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Witch's Kitchen and A Street.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. According to Mephistopheles, what must he and Faust do in order for the potion to work?
(a) Eat a specific herb that can only be seen at midnight.
(b) Bathe in full moonlight.
(c) Sacrifice a white goat.
(d) Keep moving.

2. 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.

3. Why does Mephistopheles grow angry at the witch that he visits with Faust?
(a) She spits at Faust.
(b) She does not recognize him as her master.
(c) She hits her baboons.
(d) She tries to renounce her evil ways.

4. What is the poet's goal in the beginning of this play?
(a) A scathing look at society.
(b) A true artistic statement.
(c) A story of redemption for a time without hope.
(d) Fame.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?

2. What must Faust step inside of in order to begin the spell to make him appear younger?

3. What does the clown profess to wanting for this play during "Prelude on the Stage"?

4. What happens to Faust and Mephistopheles at the end of "Auerbach's Tavern"?

5. What does the poet believe the director is doing to him in "Prelude on the Stage"?

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