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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. Along with the death of Valentine, what else is tormenting Gretchen?
(a) Her excommunication.
(b) The death of her mother.
(c) Her rape by Mephistopheles.
(d) The murder of Martha.

2. How does "A Cathedral" end?
(a) Gretchen attempts suicide.
(b) Gretchen dies.
(c) Gretchen faints.
(d) Gretchen renounces God.

3. What purpose does "A Walpurgis's Night Dream" serve in this play?
(a) Commentary on Faust and Gretchen.
(b) A cover for Faust's escape.
(c) Comic relief.
(d) A ritual to conjure up a spell of eternal darkness.

4. When Faust has a vision of Gretchen on the night of the Walpurgis celebration, what does he see on her feet?
(a) Blood-soaked slippers.
(b) Nails from the Crucifixtion.
(c) Shackles.
(d) Thorns.

5. In "Dedication," what does the author ultimately decide is more important than fame?
(a) The memories of his loved ones.
(b) Wealth.
(c) Political activism.
(d) Spiritual fulfillment.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wagner point out to Faust as they walk with their townspeople?

2. What does Gretchen believe about Mephistopheles when he appears in her cell?

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

4. What are the men in the tavern about ready to do when Mephistopheles finally stops them?

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

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