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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 Faust believe about the mysterious animal that approaches him during "Outside the Town Wall"?
(a) It is a sign from God.
(b) It is his pet from childhood.
(c) It is an escaped pet.
(d) It is an evil spirit.

2. Where does the poodle transform into Mephistopheles?
(a) Behind the stove.
(b) Under the couch.
(c) In plain sight of Faust.
(d) In the next room.

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

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

5. 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.

Short Answer Questions

1. According to what he tells Mephistopheles, what did the Easter celebration initially bring Faust, which he no longer has?

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

3. How does Mephistopheles entertain the crowd during "Auerbach's Tavern"?

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

5. Why does Gretchen wish to keep the jewelry Faust and Mephistopheles secretly leave for her?

(see the answer key)

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