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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. Why does Mephistopheles come to God in the "Prologue in Heaven"?
(a) God invited him.
(b) He sneaked in behind another angel.
(c) He and God are friends.
(d) He has to ask God for a favor.

2. What does Mephistopheles claim happened to Martha's husband?
(a) He died of a sexually transmitted disease from the woman he spent his fortune on.
(b) He drowned at sea.
(c) He was beaten to death in a bar fight.
(d) He was arrested for murder and executed.

3. .0 0..........Mephistopheles has become bored because there is no challenge in ________ mankind anymore.
(a) Tormenting.
(b) Loving.
(c) Helping.
(d) Killing.

4. What news does Mephistopheles give Martha in her first scene?
(a) Her husband is dead.
(b) Her husband is in jail.
(c) Her husband is on his way home.
(d) Her husband has joined the militia.

5. What is the director's main concern in "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) Casting the right actors.
(b) Making money.
(c) Creating true art.
(d) Astounding the audience.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. How does Mephistopheles give Martha contradicting statements about her husband in "The Neighbor's House"?

3. What is Faust's method of suicide when he contemplates ending his life?

4. From what does the witch read before giving Faust his potion to appear younger?

5. What does Mephistopheles explain to Faust about Gretchen's mother in "A Promenade"?

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