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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Gloomy Day. Open Country, Night. In Open Country and A Prison.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. For what reasons do Faust and Mephistopheles visit a witch?
(a) The witch needs to atone for her behavior towards Mephistopheles.
(b) The witch needs to stop time so that Faust may seduce a young woman.
(c) The witch needs to lend Faust a spellbook.
(d) Faust needs a potion to make him young.

2. Who is Valentine?
(a) Gretchen's father.
(b) Gretchen's cousin.
(c) Gretchen's brother.
(d) Gretchen's fiance.

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

4. Who is stirring the witch's cauldron in "A Witch's Kitchen?"
(a) A female cat.
(b) A male turtle.
(c) A male dog.
(d) A female baboon.

5. What news does Mephistopheles give Martha in her first scene?
(a) Her husband is dead.
(b) Her husband is in jail.
(c) Her husband has joined the militia.
(d) Her husband is on his way home.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mephistopheles admit to Faust will happen when he (Faust) sleeps with Gretchen?

2. In musical terms, what is the scene "A Walpurgis's Night Dream" called in the text?

3. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?

4. What does the poodle refuse to do when in Faust's study?

5. From where does the voice at the end of "Faust" come?

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