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

Multiple Choice Questions

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

2. What does Mephistopheles claim happened to Martha's husband?
(a) He drowned at sea.
(b) He was beaten to death in a bar fight.
(c) He died of a sexually transmitted disease from the woman he spent his fortune on.
(d) He was arrested for murder and executed.

3. .0 0..........Mephistopheles has become bored because there is no challenge in ________ mankind anymore.
(a) Loving.
(b) Killing.
(c) Tormenting.
(d) Helping.

4. Why does Mephistopheles grow angry at the witch that he visits with Faust?
(a) She tries to renounce her evil ways.
(b) She does not recognize him as her master.
(c) She hits her baboons.
(d) She spits at Faust.

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

6. What does the author profess sadness over in "Dedication"?
(a) Those who were around him while he was writing "Faust" are long dead.
(b) The author has recently realized that he is an atheist.
(c) The modern world moves too fast for the author.
(d) The author has decided to end his own life.

7. What does Mephistopheles give all the men in the tavern?
(a) Drinks he conjured up.
(b) Dried meat.
(c) Gold coins.
(d) Herbs that he claims will promote vigor.

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

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

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

11. Who does Faust initially believe Mephistopheles to be?
(a) A priest.
(b) A barrister.
(c) A broker.
(d) A student.

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

13. How does Mephistopheles entertain the crowd during "Auerbach's Tavern"?
(a) He plays piano for them.
(b) He sings for them.
(c) He dances for them.
(d) He creates illusions for them.

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

15. In the scene after he drinks the potion to appear younger, where does Faust see the girl he saw a vision of at the witch's kitchen?
(a) A dressmaker's shop.
(b) His sister's house.
(c) The street.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does "Night" take place?

2. What happens to Faust and Mephistopheles at the end of "Auerbach's Tavern"?

3. In "Evening," what does Gretchen admit to herself?

4. In "Dedication," what does the author ultimately decide is more important than fame?

5. What does Martha believe about her abusive husband?

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