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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Mephistopheles come to God in the "Prologue in Heaven"?
(a) He has to ask God for a favor.
(b) He sneaked in behind another angel.
(c) He and God are friends.
(d) God invited him.

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

3. What does the poet believe the director is doing to him in "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) Giving him a platform on which he can write.
(b) Stifling his creativity.
(c) Sabotaging him on purpose.
(d) Giving him his big break.

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

5. How does Mephistopheles feel about mankind?
(a) He looks down upon them.
(b) He feels that they are misguided creatures.
(c) He feels as if they are a great amusement.
(d) He feels they are worthy of his attention.

6. 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 promises they will be rich in heaven.
(d) The priest assures her that Gretchen is still a virgin.

7. 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.

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

9. With what does Faust sign his agreement with Mephistopheles?
(a) Ink made up of blood and ash.
(b) Mephistopheles's blood.
(c) Consecrated wine.
(d) His own blood.

10. What does Faust believe about the townspeople he and Wagner walk with during their holiday celebration after his suicide attempt?
(a) The people are mocking him.
(b) The people respect him.
(c) The people are all heretics.
(d) The people are liars.

11. According to what he tells Mephistopheles, what did the Easter celebration initially bring Faust, which he no longer has?
(a) Anger.
(b) Despair.
(c) Hope.
(d) Bitterness.

12. Where does "Outside the Town Wall" take place?
(a) The forest.
(b) The church.
(c) The river.
(d) The countryside.

13. What does Mephistopheles advise Martha to do in terms of grieving her husband?
(a) He tells her that God will punish her if she ever speaks a word against her husband.
(b) He tells her that she deserves to move on immediately.
(c) He tells her to grieve for the appropriate time and then find a new husband.
(d) He tells her to grieve for him for the rest of her life.

14. In regards to their bargain, what does Faust make Mephistopheles agree to before signing the pledge?
(a) Mephistopheles must allow Faust to become younger.
(b) Mephistopheles must bring Faust pleasure in life.
(c) Mephistopheles must pray with him every day.
(d) Mephistopheles must appear as an animal.

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

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Faust's method of suicide when he contemplates ending his life?

3. What does Faust believe about the girl he sees the image of at the witch's house?

4. Who is stirring the witch's cauldron in "A Witch's Kitchen?"

5. Why is Mephistopheles unable to leave Faust's study after appearing to the man?

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