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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. Where does "Night" take place?
(a) Faust's bedroom.
(b) Faust's private chapel.
(c) Faust's study.
(d) Faust's kitchen.

2. What does Faust do when left alone in Gretchen's room in "Evening"?
(a) He leaves a rose on her pillow.
(b) Visualizes her growing up.
(c) He steals an article of clothing.
(d) He lays down in her bed.

3. What does Faust believe about the mysterious animal that approaches him during "Outside the Town Wall"?
(a) It is his pet from childhood.
(b) It is a sign from God.
(c) It is an evil spirit.
(d) It is an escaped pet.

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

5. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?
(a) Take the audience on a journey from heaven to hell.
(b) They will perform a classic tragedy instead of their play.
(c) Take suggestions from the audience and create a play.
(d) Perform a comedy.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Mephistopheles explain to Faust about Gretchen's mother in "A Promenade"?

2. Where does "Outside the Town Wall" take place?

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

4. What does the author profess sadness over in "Dedication"?

5. What does Faust begin to read in the first scene called "Faust's Study"?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

3. Describe Faust and Wagner's relationship.

4. How does Faust feel about the mystery girl he sees in the mirror and in the street?

5. Why is Mephistopheles bored with and disdainful of mankind?

6. What concerns does Faust have in regards to his bargain with the devil?

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

8. What does Gretchen admit out loud to herself while she is alone during "Evening"?

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

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

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