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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 Mephistopheles posit to God in relation to Faust?
(a) He can manipulate Faust into suicide.
(b) He can draw Faust away from God.
(c) He can steal Faust's knowledge.
(d) He can guide Faust into sainthood.

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

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

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

5. What is Mephistopheles forced to wear while waiting for the witch?
(a) A large black boot.
(b) A tattered cape.
(c) A broken crown.
(d) A belt made out of human skin.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the poet believe the director is doing to him in "Prelude on the Stage"?

3. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?

4. In what time does "Prelude on the Stage" take place?

5. What does Faust believe about the mysterious animal that approaches him during "Outside the Town Wall"?

Short Essay Questions

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

2. Why does the black poodle disturb Faust?

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

4. What is the fate of the first box of jewels that Mephistopheles secretly leaves Gretchen and why?

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

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

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

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

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

10. Describe the actions of the baboons in "A Witch's Kitchen."

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