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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 Wagner interrupt when he comes to see Faust in "Night?"
(a) Faust is writing a letter to God.
(b) Faust is preparing to commit suicide.
(c) Faust is counting his money.
(d) Faust is conjuring up a spirit.

2. What is Wagner's relationship with Faust?
(a) He is Faust's caretaker.
(b) He is Faust's nephew.
(c) He is Faust's student.
(d) He is Faust's cousin.

3. During "A Forest Cavern," who is Faust addressing in the beginning?
(a) A spirit.
(b) Satan.
(c) God.
(d) Gretchen.

4. What does Mephistopheles admit to Faust will happen when he (Faust) sleeps with Gretchen?
(a) Mephistopheles will be powerless until Faust sleeps with Gretchen.
(b) Mephistopheles's influence over Gretchen will be broken.
(c) Gretchen will no longer have the innocence to which Faust is so attracted.
(d) Mephistopheles will also get pleasure from the act.

5. What does Faust do when left alone in Gretchen's room in "Evening"?
(a) He steals an article of clothing.
(b) Visualizes her growing up.
(c) He leaves a rose on her pillow.
(d) He lays down in her bed.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. Along with the death of Valentine, what else is tormenting Gretchen?

3. Where does "Night" take place?

4. What sort of animal approaches Faust and Wagner during the holiday celebration?

5. Where does "Outside the Town Wall" take place?

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