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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. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?
(a) They will perform a classic tragedy instead of their play.
(b) Take suggestions from the audience and create a play.
(c) Perform a comedy.
(d) Take the audience on a journey from heaven to hell.

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

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

4. During the "Prologue in Heaven," how many archangels are with God?
(a) Six.
(b) Four.
(c) Five.
(d) Three.

5. What does Faust admit to Mephistopheles in the second "Faust's Study"?
(a) He is unhappy with life.
(b) He is comfortable with Mephistopheles in his life.
(c) He resents God.
(d) He lusts after a village girl.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Mephistopheles grow angry at the witch that he visits with Faust?

2. How does Mephistopheles feel about mankind?

3. What does Wagner interrupt when he comes to see Faust in "Night?"

4. When Faust is interrupted in his suicide attempt, what refreshes his faith in God?

5. In the scene after he drinks the potion to appear younger, where does Faust see the girl he saw a vision of at the witch's kitchen?

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