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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. What happens to Faust and Mephistopheles at the end of "Auerbach's Tavern"?
(a) They are arrested.
(b) They are kicked out of the pub.
(c) They vanish.
(d) They exit through the window.

2. What does the poodle refuse to do when in Faust's study?
(a) Warm itself by the fire.
(b) Eat.
(c) Stay calm.
(d) Drink.

3. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?
(a) He never wanted to be a scholar.
(b) He feels slighted by the academic community.
(c) He no longer believes in his work.
(d) He is neither wealthy or famous.

4. 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) Kill Wagner.
(d) Renounce God with the intention of having others renounce him as well.

5. Where does "Outside the Town Wall" take place?
(a) The countryside.
(b) The river.
(c) The church.
(d) The forest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What is Faust's reaction to the chorus of spirits in the first scene called "Faust's Study?"

2. Where does Faust first see the image of the girl with whom he grows obsessed?

3. What does Wagner mistakenly believe about the noises he hears from Faust in "Night"?

4. For what are the archangels praising God in the beginning of the play?

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

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