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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. According to Mephistopheles, why does he have no power over the young girl with whom Faust is obsessed?
(a) The girl is an atheist.
(b) Faust must truly be in love with the girl.
(c) She has just gone to confession.
(d) The girl truly loves Faust.

2. From where does the witch enter during "A Witch's Kitchen"?
(a) The fireplace.
(b) The window.
(c) The cauldron.
(d) The chimney.

3. How does Gretchen feel about Barbara?
(a) She feels triumphant at her friend's downfall.
(b) She is angry at her.
(c) She feels ashamed of her.
(d) She feels sorry for her.

4. What does Faust admit to Mephistopheles in the second "Faust's Study"?
(a) He lusts after a village girl.
(b) He resents God.
(c) He is unhappy with life.
(d) He is comfortable with Mephistopheles in his life.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What are Mephistopheles and Faust contemplating at the end of "A Street"?

2. What does Faust believe about the girl he sees the image of at the witch's house?

3. Who is stirring the witch's cauldron in "A Witch's Kitchen?"

4. What does the clown profess to wanting for this play during "Prelude on the Stage"?

5. What happens to Faust and Mephistopheles at the end of "Auerbach's Tavern"?

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