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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 happens to Faust and Mephistopheles at the end of "Auerbach's Tavern"?
(a) They are arrested.
(b) They are kicked out of the pub.
(c) They exit through the window.
(d) They vanish.

2. 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.

3. What comforts Gretchen's mother when the priest takes the jewels away?
(a) The priest promises they will be rich in heaven.
(b) The priest absolves her and Gretchen of any wrong-doing.
(c) The priest assures her that Gretchen is still a virgin.
(d) The priest offers to help Gretchen find a husband.

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

5. In the scene after he drinks the potion to appear younger, where does Faust see the girl he saw a vision of at the witch's kitchen?
(a) The street.
(b) A dressmaker's shop.
(c) His sister's house.
(d) Church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does the poodle transform into Mephistopheles?

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

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

4. What does Martha advise Gretchen to do with the second box of jewelry that was mysteriously left for her?

5. What does Mephistopheles claim happened to Martha's husband?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

5. Describe Faust's crisis during "Night" and "Outside the Town Wall."

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

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

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

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

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

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