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

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Why does Gretchen choose this particular person to pray to during "By a Shrine Inside the Town Wall, Night"?
(a) She feels only the Virgin Mary will understand her pain.
(b) She feels that she has become Mary Magdalene.
(c) She believes that Jesus will not judge her.
(d) She is afraid that she needs protection.

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

3. Who torments Gretchen while she is in church?
(a) An angel.
(b) Faust.
(c) Mephistopheles.
(d) An evil spirit.

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

5. What can Mephistopheles not do for Gretchen in "A Gloomy Day?"
(a) Absolve her of her sins.
(b) Set her free from prison.
(c) Bring her mother back to life.
(d) Restore her virginity.

6. What does Gretchen pray for in "By a Shrine Inside the Town Wall, Night"?
(a) Forgiveness for Faust.
(b) Knowledge.
(c) Atonement for her sins.
(d) Mephistopheles's soul.

7. What does Mephistopheles admit to Faust will happen when he (Faust) sleeps with Gretchen?
(a) Mephistopheles's influence over Gretchen will be broken.
(b) Mephistopheles will be powerless until Faust sleeps with Gretchen.
(c) Mephistopheles will also get pleasure from the act.
(d) Gretchen will no longer have the innocence to which Faust is so attracted.

8. From what play are many of the characters in "A Walpurgis Night's Dream" drawn?
(a) "Spring Awakening: A Children's Tragedy."
(b) "A Midsummer Night's Dream."
(c) "The Spanish Tragedy."
(d) "Iphigenia in Tauris."

9. During "A Forest Cavern," who is Faust addressing in the beginning?
(a) A spirit.
(b) Satan.
(c) God.
(d) Gretchen.

10. Why does Mephistopheles come to Gretchen's cell at the end of the play?
(a) He is hiding from a witch.
(b) He removes his contract from Faust.
(c) He is there to kill Gretchen.
(d) He is warning Faust that he will be caught if he does not leave.

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

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

13. When Faust has a vision of Gretchen on the night of the Walpurgis celebration, what does he see on her feet?
(a) Shackles.
(b) Blood-soaked slippers.
(c) Thorns.
(d) Nails from the Crucifixtion.

14. What does Gretchen believe about Mephistopheles?
(a) He needs to go with her to church.
(b) He is Faust's brother.
(c) He is a wandering soldier.
(d) He is a bad influence on Faust.

15. What about Faust concerns Gretchen the most?
(a) His love of drinking.
(b) His attitude towards Martha.
(c) The state of his soul.
(d) His atheism.

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. In musical terms, what is the scene "A Walpurgis's Night Dream" called in the text?

3. Why does Faust fear Mephistopheles's influence over his happiness with Gretchen in "A Cavern"?

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

5. What promise does Mephistopheles extract from Faust before taking him to meet Gretchen?

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