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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. What does Faust believe about the girl he sees the image of at the witch's house?
(a) She is the reincaration of his late wife.
(b) She will save his soul.
(c) She is his daughter.
(d) She holds paradise in her body.

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

3. What does Faust begin to read in the first scene called "Faust's Study"?
(a) The Odyssey.
(b) Scripture.
(c) Myths about Mesopotamia.
(d) The Qur'an.

4. What is Faust's reaction to the chorus of spirits in the first scene called "Faust's Study?"
(a) He becomes afraid.
(b) He gets drunk.
(c) He starts to fear for his sanity.
(d) He falls asleep.

5. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?
(a) He is neither wealthy or famous.
(b) He no longer believes in his work.
(c) He never wanted to be a scholar.
(d) He feels slighted by the academic community.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Wagner point out to Faust as they walk with their townspeople?

2. How does Mephistopheles feel about mankind?

3. From where does the witch enter during "A Witch's Kitchen"?

4. What is Faust heavily doubting in "Night"?

5. What is Wagner's relationship with Faust?

Short Essay Questions

1. What does Wagner note about the townspeople he and Faust walk with on Easter, and how does Faust dispute his thoughts?

2. Describe the differing opinions of Gretchen, her mother, and Martha about the mysterious jewels.

3. Why is the witch in a bad mood when she finally appears to Faust and Mephistopheles?

4. Why does the black poodle disturb Faust?

5. Describe the bargain between Faust and Mephistopheles.

6. Describe the argument between the director, the clown, and the poet in "Prelude on the Stage."

7. During the second scene called "Faust's Study," what does Faust admit to Mephistopheles?

8. What happens when Mephistopheles and Faust go to the tavern in Leipzig?

9. How does the poodle behave before transforming into Mephistopheles?

10. What does Mephistopheles suggest to Gretchen about marriage and why?

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