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

2. What has worsened Barbara's plight, according to Lieschen?
(a) Barbara has recently been robbed and has no money.
(b) The father of Barbara's baby has run away.
(c) Barbara has renounced God.
(d) Barbara is very ill.

3. What does Martha advise Gretchen to do with the second box of jewelry that was mysteriously left for her?
(a) She is advised to not show her mother this time.
(b) Martha will sell it for her, and they will split the money.
(c) Gretchen should give it to the priest again.
(d) She will keep it at Martha's house.

4. When Faust is interrupted in his suicide attempt, what refreshes his faith in God?
(a) The priests doing charitable works.
(b) The sunlight.
(c) A child praying.
(d) The Easter hymnals.

5. According to Mephistopheles, why does he have no power over the young girl with whom Faust is obsessed?
(a) Faust must truly be in love with the girl.
(b) The girl truly loves Faust.
(c) The girl is an atheist.
(d) She has just gone to confession.

Short Answer Questions

1. How does Mephistopheles feel about mankind?

2. During "Martha's Garden," what does Gretchen discuss with Faust?

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

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

5. What is Martha attempting to do with Mephistopheles in "A Garden"?

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