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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. Fill in the blank: Mephistopheles will serve Faust on Earth if Faust will ___________________.
(a) Give up his holy studies.
(b) Renounce God with the intention of having others renounce him as well.
(c) Kill Wagner.
(d) Serve Mephistopheles in hell.

2. Who does Faust initially believe Mephistopheles to be?
(a) A broker.
(b) A barrister.
(c) A priest.
(d) A student.

3. What does Mephistopheles give all the men in the tavern?
(a) Gold coins.
(b) Dried meat.
(c) Herbs that he claims will promote vigor.
(d) Drinks he conjured up.

4. In the scene after he drinks the potion to appear younger, where does Faust see the girl he saw a vision of at the witch's kitchen?
(a) The street.
(b) Church.
(c) His sister's house.
(d) A dressmaker's shop.

5. Why was Gretchen forced to raise her now-deceased sister and take care of the house when she was younger?
(a) Her mother was ill.
(b) Her mother was in prison.
(c) Her father disappeared.
(d) Her mother was forced to work as a maid.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does God believe will happen if Mephistopheles meets Faust?

2. In "Evening," what does Gretchen admit to herself?

3. What does Mephistopheles posit to God in relation to Faust?

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

5. After their pact is signed, what doubts does Faust voice to Mephistopheles?

(see the answer key)

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