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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 does the poet believe the director is doing to him in "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) Sabotaging him on purpose.
(b) Giving him his big break.
(c) Giving him a platform on which he can write.
(d) Stifling his creativity.

2. What does Mephistopheles promise to attempt to secure for Faust in regards to the girl at the end of "A Street?"
(a) A visit to the girl's bedroom.
(b) The girl's ring.
(c) The promise of marriage from the girl.
(d) The girl's name.

3. In regards to their bargain, what does Faust make Mephistopheles agree to before signing the pledge?
(a) Mephistopheles must appear as an animal.
(b) Mephistopheles must allow Faust to become younger.
(c) Mephistopheles must pray with him every day.
(d) Mephistopheles must bring Faust pleasure in life.

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

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wagner point out to Faust as they walk with their townspeople?

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

3. What does Faust admit to Mephistopheles in the second "Faust's Study"?

4. How does Mephistopheles entertain the crowd during "Auerbach's Tavern"?

5. Who wrote the section "Dedication"?

(see the answer key)

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