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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. During "A Forest Cavern," who is Faust addressing in the beginning?
(a) Satan.
(b) Gretchen.
(c) God.
(d) A spirit.

2. From where does the voice at the end of "Faust" come?
(a) Heaven.
(b) Church.
(c) Purgatory.
(d) Hell.

3. Why does Faust fear Mephistopheles's influence over his happiness with Gretchen in "A Cavern"?
(a) He knows Mephistopheles wants Gretchen for himself.
(b) He knows Gretchen fears Mephistopheles.
(c) He knows Mephistopheles could take everything away.
(d) He knows Gretchen is protected by God.

4. Which mountains do Faust and Mephistopheles travel to in "Walpurgis Night"?
(a) Eastern Alps.
(b) The Hartz Mountains.
(c) The Black Forest Mountain Range.
(d) Fichtelgebirge.

5. In the final scene, "A Prison," where does Gretchen want Faust to go?
(a) The cemetary.
(b) The gallows.
(c) The pond.
(d) The church.

Short Answer Questions

1. Who criticizes the dancing on the mountain?

2. What is Martha attempting to do with Mephistopheles in "A Garden"?

3. What does Faust propose to Gretchen during "Martha's Garden"?

4. What does Faust promise Gretchen in "A Garden"?

5. How does Lieschen feel about Barbara?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why must Faust lie to Martha about her husband?

2. What does Faust admit to being jealous of and why?

3. Discuss the significance of Gretchen fearing Mephistopheles at the end of the play.

4. What torments Gretchen at the cathedral and why?

5. During "Martha's Garden," what does Gretchen admit to worrying about in regards to Mephistopheles?

6. Why does Gretchen refuse to escape from prison with Faust?

7. Describe Faust's vision of Gretchen.

8. Why is Gretchen unable to recognize Faust when he comes to her in prison?

9. Describe the seduction of Gretchen up until the end of "A Forest Cavern."

10. What visions do Faust and Mephistopheles claim to have to their dancing partners?

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