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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. Why does Gretchen choose this particular person to pray to during "By a Shrine Inside the Town Wall, Night"?
(a) She believes that Jesus will not judge her.
(b) She feels only the Virgin Mary will understand her pain.
(c) She feels that she has become Mary Magdalene.
(d) She is afraid that she needs protection.

2. What is Faust awed by, according to the beginning of "A Forest Cavern"?
(a) Gretchen refuses to be swayed by Mephistopheles.
(b) Gretchen understands his feelings about God.
(c) He has no feelings beyond lust for Gretchen.
(d) He has fallen deeply in love with Gretchen.

3. In "Dedication," what does the author ultimately decide is more important than fame?
(a) Spiritual fulfillment.
(b) The memories of his loved ones.
(c) Political activism.
(d) Wealth.

4. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?
(a) He feels slighted by the academic community.
(b) He never wanted to be a scholar.
(c) He no longer believes in his work.
(d) He is neither wealthy or famous.

5. What does Faust begin to read in the first scene called "Faust's Study"?
(a) The Qur'an.
(b) The Odyssey.
(c) Myths about Mesopotamia.
(d) Scripture.

Short Answer Questions

1. Fill in the blank: Mephistopheles will serve Faust on Earth if Faust will ___________________.

2. In what time does "Prelude on the Stage" take place?

3. In regards to their bargain, what does Faust make Mephistopheles agree to before signing the pledge?

4. Why does Mephistopheles come to God in the "Prologue in Heaven"?

5. What reason does Martha cite for not inviting Mephistopheles to stay longer with her at the end of "A Garden"?

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