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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. In "A Garden," what does Gretchen admit to being surprised about?
(a) Martha's husband is dead.
(b) Faust does not treat her like a simpleton.
(c) Mephistopheles remembers her.
(d) Faust finds her attractive.

2. Of what is Faust irrationally jealous in regards to its proximity to Gretchen?
(a) The Body of Christ in Communion.
(b) Her bed.
(c) The necklace around her neck.
(d) Her bonnet.

3. What does Faust discover from Gretchen when he tries to help her escape from prison?
(a) She killed their baby.
(b) She killed her priest.
(c) She attempted suicide.
(d) She meant to murder her mother.

4. Why must Faust cling to the rocks on the mountain?
(a) The rocks are slick from the rains.
(b) The witches and wizards may knock him off while dancing.
(c) The wind could knock him off the mountain.
(d) The fires from Hell might drag him down.

5. Why does Faust fear Mephistopheles's influence over his happiness with Gretchen in "A Cavern"?
(a) He knows Gretchen is protected by God.
(b) He knows Gretchen fears Mephistopheles.
(c) He knows Mephistopheles wants Gretchen for himself.
(d) He knows Mephistopheles could take everything away.

6. While considering Faust's request in "Martha's Garden," of what is Gretchen afraid?
(a) Her mother will catch them.
(b) God will punish her.
(c) Her reputation will be ruined.
(d) Her mother will not approve of their marriage.

7. What does Martha warn Mephistopheles about while Gretchen and Faust speak?
(a) She warns him that Faust better not hurt Gretchen.
(b) She warns him that he will be unhappy in their town.
(c) She warns him that Gretchen is on the brink of joining a nunnery.
(d) She warns him to not die a bachelor.

8. What is the name of Gretchen's friend?
(a) Lieschen.
(b) Wendla.
(c) Liesl.
(d) Martha.

9. According to Lieschen, how did Barbara spend her evenings and nights?
(a) With her mother.
(b) Praying.
(c) With men.
(d) Dancing in the woods.

10. What does Faust promise Gretchen in "A Garden"?
(a) He will seek approval for their marriage from her mother.
(b) He will love her forever.
(c) He will get rid of Mephistopheles.
(d) He will go to confession.

11. For what does Gretchen ask permission when she is unable to recognize Faust in her cell?
(a) To feed her baby.
(b) To pray to God.
(c) To contact her lover.
(d) To sleep awhile longer.

12. How is most of "A Walpurgis's Night Dream" presented?
(a) Dell'arte.
(b) Musically.
(c) Mime.
(d) Poetry reading.

13. What is the occupation of Gretchen's brother?
(a) Barrister.
(b) Soldier.
(c) Priest.
(d) Shopkeeper.

14. What does the voice at the end of "Faust" proclaim?
(a) Gretchen will sit in Purgatory forever.
(b) Gretchen has dishonored herself forever.
(c) Gretchen will go to Hell.
(d) Gretchen is redeemed.

15. Initially, what is the only thing Gretchen recognizes as Faust when he is in her prison cell?
(a) His lips.
(b) His eyes.
(c) His hands.
(d) His voice.

Short Answer Questions

1. What reason does Martha cite for not inviting Mephistopheles to stay longer with her at the end of "A Garden"?

2. What is Gretchen attending during "A Cathedral"?

3. What is Faust unable to convince Gretchen to do in "A Prison"?

4. What about Faust concerns Gretchen the most?

5. From where does the voice at the end of "Faust" come?

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