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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 is the fate of the box of jewelry when Gretchen shows it to her mother?
(a) Gretchen sold the jewelry and gave the money to charity.
(b) Gretchen buried it in the garden.
(c) Gretchen throws the jewelry away.
(d) Gretchen had to give it to her priest.

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

3. What is Faust's method of suicide when he contemplates ending his life?
(a) Gunshot to the head.
(b) Dagger to the heart.
(c) Poison.
(d) Self-immolation.

4. What does Faust believe about the mysterious animal that approaches him during "Outside the Town Wall"?
(a) It is an escaped pet.
(b) It is an evil spirit.
(c) It is a sign from God.
(d) It is his pet from childhood.

5. What does Faust attempt to bring Gretchen during "The Street Outside Gretchen's Door"?
(a) A necklace.
(b) A ring.
(c) A flower.
(d) A bottle of wine.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does Faust decide to turn to magic use?

2. What is Gretchen's secret?

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

4. After their pact is signed, what doubts does Faust voice to Mephistopheles?

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

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