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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through By A Shrine Inside The Town Wall, Night. The Street Outside Gretchen's Door, and A Cathedral.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does the author profess sadness over in "Dedication"?
(a) The author has decided to end his own life.
(b) Those who were around him while he was writing "Faust" are long dead.
(c) The modern world moves too fast for the author.
(d) The author has recently realized that he is an atheist.

2. In what language is the song heard during "A Cathedral"?
(a) French.
(b) Latin.
(c) German.
(d) English.

3. After their pact is signed, what doubts does Faust voice to Mephistopheles?
(a) Faust doubts Mephistopheles is who he claims to be.
(b) Faust is too old to find pleasure in others.
(c) Mephistopheles will fail to uphold his end of the bargain.
(d) Mephistopheles will never satisfy Faust.

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

5. Why does Mephistopheles grow angry at the witch that he visits with Faust?
(a) She tries to renounce her evil ways.
(b) She hits her baboons.
(c) She does not recognize him as her master.
(d) She spits at Faust.

Short Answer Questions

1. What effects are had on the men in the tavern due to Mephistopheles's presence?

2. While considering Faust's request in "Martha's Garden," of what is Gretchen afraid?

3. During "Martha's Garden," what does Gretchen discuss with Faust?

4. What does Martha believe about her abusive husband?

5. What does Faust believe about the townspeople he and Wagner walk with during their holiday celebration after his suicide attempt?

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