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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. 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 trying to play a trick on everyone.
(c) He believes Faust is having an affair.
(d) He believes Faust is reading a play.

2. Where does the poodle transform into Mephistopheles?
(a) Behind the stove.
(b) In plain sight of Faust.
(c) Under the couch.
(d) In the next room.

3. According to Mephistopheles, what must he and Faust do in order for the potion to work?
(a) Bathe in full moonlight.
(b) Keep moving.
(c) Eat a specific herb that can only be seen at midnight.
(d) Sacrifice a white goat.

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

5. What must Faust step inside of in order to begin the spell to make him appear younger?
(a) A series of squares.
(b) A pentagram.
(c) A triangles.
(d) A circle.

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

7. What effects are had on the men in the tavern due to Mephistopheles's presence?
(a) Three of the men die.
(b) They begin to hallucinate.
(c) They begin to fall asleep.
(d) They begin to speak in tongues.

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

9. What comforts Gretchen's mother when the priest takes the jewels away?
(a) The priest absolves her and Gretchen of any wrong-doing.
(b) The priest offers to help Gretchen find a husband.
(c) The priest assures her that Gretchen is still a virgin.
(d) The priest promises they will be rich in heaven.

10. What does Martha believe about her abusive husband?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He is jealous of her wealth.
(c) He is traveling abroad with his mistress.
(d) He is going to kill her one day.

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

12. Where does Faust first see the image of the girl with whom he grows obsessed?
(a) In the water in the cauldron.
(b) In the fire.
(c) In a bottle of wine.
(d) In a mirror.

13. What does Faust believe about the girl he sees the image of at the witch's house?
(a) She holds paradise in her body.
(b) She is the reincaration of his late wife.
(c) She is his daughter.
(d) She will save his soul.

14. Fill in the blank: Mephistopheles will serve Faust on Earth if Faust will ___________________.
(a) Serve Mephistopheles in hell.
(b) Kill Wagner.
(c) Give up his holy studies.
(d) Renounce God with the intention of having others renounce him as well.

15. For what are the archangels praising God in the beginning of the play?
(a) The beauty of His work.
(b) His compassion.
(c) His knowledge.
(d) The grandeur of His presence.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. What does Mephistopheles claim happened to Martha's husband?

4. After he drinks the potion, what does Faust want to do?

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

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