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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 Faust decide to turn to magic use?
(a) He thinks it is the only way he can expand his mind.
(b) He wants to debunk the myth of magic.
(c) He wants to summon Mephistopheles.
(d) He is attracted to a witch.

2. What does the poet believe the director is doing to him in "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) Giving him a platform on which he can write.
(b) Sabotaging him on purpose.
(c) Giving him his big break.
(d) Stifling his creativity.

3. Why does Gretchen believe people tell her that she is beautiful?
(a) She thinks that they are trying to tempt her away from God.
(b) They only want to sleep with her.
(c) They are attempting to reduce her down to only her physical attributes.
(d) They pity her because of her poverty.

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

5. What is Faust's title?
(a) Lord.
(b) Sir.
(c) Barrister.
(d) Doctor.

Short Answer Questions

1. After he drinks the potion, what does Faust want to do?

2. What does Martha believe about her abusive husband?

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

4. What interrupts Faust when he tries to commit suicide?

5. What does Faust try to deter Wagner from doing with his life?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

4. What does Martha suggest Gretchen do with the second box of jewelry in "The Neighbor's House"?

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

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

7. Why does Mephistopheles have no power over the girl with whom Faust is obsessed?

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

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

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

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