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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Evening, A Promenade, and The Neighbor's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the clown profess to wanting for this play during "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) He wants to create a grand piece of art.
(b) He wants to be seen by the director of a better theater.
(c) He wants to entertain the audience.
(d) He wants to play the lead.

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 true artistic statement.
(d) A scathing look at society.

3. How does the girl first react to Faust when she meets him?
(a) She tries to kiss him.
(b) Rudely.
(c) She is flattered.
(d) Shyly.

4. In "Dedication," what does the author ultimately decide is more important than fame?
(a) Political activism.
(b) Wealth.
(c) The memories of his loved ones.
(d) Spiritual fulfillment.

5. From what does the witch read before giving Faust his potion to appear younger?
(a) The Necronomicon.
(b) The Book of Kells.
(c) The Old Testament backwards.
(d) A spellbook.

Short Answer Questions

1. When Gretchen re-enters her room in "Evening," how does she begin to feel?

2. Why does the witch burn herself on her cauldron?

3. What does Mephistopheles promise to attempt to secure for Faust in regards to the girl at the end of "A Street?"

4. What is Faust doing in his first appearance in this play?

5. According to Mephistopheles, why does he have no power over the young girl with whom Faust is obsessed?

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