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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gretchen's Room, Martha's Garden, and At The Well.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. While considering Faust's request in "Martha's Garden," of what is Gretchen afraid?
(a) Her mother will catch them.
(b) Her mother will not approve of their marriage.
(c) God will punish her.
(d) Her reputation will be ruined.

2. What does Faust do when left alone in Gretchen's room in "Evening"?
(a) He leaves a rose on her pillow.
(b) He steals an article of clothing.
(c) He lays down in her bed.
(d) Visualizes her growing up.

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

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

5. What does Mephistopheles advise Martha to do in terms of grieving her husband?
(a) He tells her that God will punish her if she ever speaks a word against her husband.
(b) He tells her that she deserves to move on immediately.
(c) He tells her to grieve for the appropriate time and then find a new husband.
(d) He tells her to grieve for him for the rest of her life.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What must Faust step inside of in order to begin the spell to make him appear younger?

3. What is Faust's title?

4. According to God, how does Faust feel about his relationship with Him?

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

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