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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. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?
(a) Perform a comedy.
(b) They will perform a classic tragedy instead of their play.
(c) Take the audience on a journey from heaven to hell.
(d) Take suggestions from the audience and create a play.

2. Of what is Faust irrationally jealous in regards to its proximity to Gretchen?
(a) The Body of Christ in Communion.
(b) Her bonnet.
(c) Her bed.
(d) The necklace around her neck.

3. When Gretchen re-enters her room in "Evening," how does she begin to feel?
(a) Uneasy.
(b) Angry.
(c) Joyful.
(d) Refreshed.

4. Where does Faust first see the image of the girl with whom he grows obsessed?
(a) In a mirror.
(b) In the water in the cauldron.
(c) In a bottle of wine.
(d) In the fire.

5. What comforts Gretchen's mother when the priest takes the jewels away?
(a) The priest promises they will be rich in heaven.
(b) The priest offers to help Gretchen find a husband.
(c) The priest assures her that Gretchen is still a virgin.
(d) The priest absolves her and Gretchen of any wrong-doing.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faust try to deter Wagner from doing with his life?

2. 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?

3. What must Faust promise in order to get Gretchen to accept and use the item he gives her in "Martha's Garden"?

4. What are Gretchen and Faust doing during "A Summerhouse"?

5. What does Gretchen finally admit to Faust before she leaves for home?

(see the answer key)

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