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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. What does Mephistopheles posit to God in relation to Faust?
(a) He can draw Faust away from God.
(b) He can steal Faust's knowledge.
(c) He can manipulate Faust into suicide.
(d) He can guide Faust into sainthood.

2. What does Wagner mistakenly believe about the noises he hears from Faust in "Night"?
(a) He believes Faust's dog is making the noise.
(b) He believes Faust is having an affair.
(c) He believes Faust is trying to play a trick on everyone.
(d) He believes Faust is reading a play.

3. What does Gretchen finally admit to Faust before she leaves for home?
(a) She hates Mephistopheles.
(b) She is not in love with Faust.
(c) She does not wish to lose her virginity.
(d) She has thought about killing herself before.

4. What sort of animal approaches Faust and Wagner during the holiday celebration?
(a) A black poodle.
(b) A black crow.
(c) A black cat.
(d) A black rabbit.

5. Of what is Faust irrationally jealous in regards to its proximity to Gretchen?
(a) Her bed.
(b) The necklace around her neck.
(c) The Body of Christ in Communion.
(d) Her bonnet.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Faust's reaction to the chorus of spirits in the first scene called "Faust's Study?"

3. According to Mephistopheles, what must he and Faust do in order for the potion to work?

4. What does Gretchen do with the daisy she picks while walking with Faust?

5. What is the purpose of the item Faust gives Gretchen at the end of "Martha's Garden"?

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