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This test consists of 5 multiple choice questions, 5 short answer questions, and 10 short essay questions.

Multiple Choice Questions

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

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

3. What does the poodle refuse to do when in Faust's study?
(a) Drink.
(b) Eat.
(c) Stay calm.
(d) Warm itself by the fire.

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

5. What does God believe will happen if Mephistopheles meets Faust?
(a) Faust will go insane.
(b) Faust will turn away from God.
(c) Faust will not recognize evil.
(d) Faust will only come closer to God.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faust believe about the townspeople he and Wagner walk with during their holiday celebration after his suicide attempt?

2. From what does the witch read before giving Faust his potion to appear younger?

3. According to God, how does Faust feel about his relationship with Him?

4. What is Mephistopheles forced to wear while waiting for the witch?

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

Short Essay Questions

1. Describe the steps taken to make Faust appear younger.

2. For what reasons does the director decide that the audience should experience a journey from heaven to hell in this play?

3. Describe Faust and Wagner's relationship.

4. What does Mephistopheles tell Martha about her husband when he visits them in disguise?

5. How do Faust and Mephistopheles plan to get the girl for Faust at the end of "A Street"?

6. Why does Faust decide to try witchcraft in his first scene?

7. What debate arises between Mephistopheles and God in regards to Faust?

8. What leads up to Faust's suicide attempt and what stops him?

9. Describe the bargain between Faust and Mephistopheles.

10. In the "Dedication," why is Goethe so wistful?

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