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This test consists of 15 multiple choice questions and 5 short answer questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Mephistopheles promise to attempt to secure for Faust in regards to the girl at the end of "A Street?"
(a) The girl's name.
(b) A visit to the girl's bedroom.
(c) The girl's ring.
(d) The promise of marriage from the girl.

2. What interrupts Faust when he tries to commit suicide?
(a) The sounds of Easter hymnals.
(b) The sound of children playing.
(c) The church bells.
(d) The rising sun.

3. What holiday is being celebrated in "Outside the Town Wall"?
(a) New Year.
(b) Easter.
(c) Christmas.
(d) May Day.

4. What does Mephistopheles promise Gretchen at the end of "The Neighbor's House"?
(a) He will try to hire her for some tailor work.
(b) He will say a prayer for her.
(c) He will introduce her to Faust.
(d) He will sell the jewelry for her.

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

6. What does the poodle refuse to do when in Faust's study?
(a) Eat.
(b) Drink.
(c) Stay calm.
(d) Warm itself by the fire.

7. What happens to Faust and Mephistopheles at the end of "Auerbach's Tavern"?
(a) They are arrested.
(b) They exit through the window.
(c) They vanish.
(d) They are kicked out of the pub.

8. What is Mephistopheles forced to wear while waiting for the witch?
(a) A belt made out of human skin.
(b) A tattered cape.
(c) A broken crown.
(d) A large black boot.

9. Why does Faust decide to turn to magic use?
(a) He thinks it is the only way he can expand his mind.
(b) He is attracted to a witch.
(c) He wants to summon Mephistopheles.
(d) He wants to debunk the myth of magic.

10. What is Faust's title?
(a) Barrister.
(b) Lord.
(c) Sir.
(d) Doctor.

11. How does the girl first react to Faust when she meets him?
(a) She is flattered.
(b) Shyly.
(c) She tries to kiss him.
(d) Rudely.

12. When Gretchen re-enters her room in "Evening," how does she begin to feel?
(a) Joyful.
(b) Angry.
(c) Uneasy.
(d) Refreshed.

13. What does Wagner mistakenly believe about the noises he hears from Faust in "Night"?
(a) He believes Faust's dog is making the noise.
(b) He believes Faust is reading a play.
(c) He believes Faust is having an affair.
(d) He believes Faust is trying to play a trick on everyone.

14. What sort of animal approaches Faust and Wagner during the holiday celebration?
(a) A black crow.
(b) A black poodle.
(c) A black cat.
(d) A black rabbit.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mephistopheles explain to Faust about Gretchen's mother in "A Promenade"?

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

3. What is the fate of the box of jewelry when Gretchen shows it to her mother?

4. What does Faust begin to read in the first scene called "Faust's Study"?

5. Why does Mephistopheles grow angry at the witch that he visits with Faust?

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