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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. To what town does Mephistopheles bring Faust at the end of the second "Faust's Study" scene?

3. Why does Mephistopheles grow angry at the witch that he visits with Faust?

4. In regards to their bargain, what does Faust make Mephistopheles agree to before signing the pledge?

5. What effects are had on the men in the tavern due to Mephistopheles's presence?

Short Essay Questions

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why is Mephistopheles initially held prisoner by Faust and how does he escape?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Discuss the character of Gretchen in the following format:

Part 1) Innocence versus corruption.

Part 2) Her self esteem and the opinions of others.

Part 3) Temptation and empathy.

Part 4) The role of the woman to bring honor to the family.

Part 5) Her downfall and tragedy.

Part 6) Redemption.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

How does Faust fit the definition of a tragic hero? What is his hamartia? How do his actions cause the tragedies of this play. Discuss these questions (though not exclusively) in the form of an essay. Compose a clear thesis statement and cite specific examples from the text to support your answers. Be sure to define the terms "tragic hero" and "hamartia," as well as discuss how Faust also subverts the trope of a tragic hero.

Essay Topic 3

Write a brief essay about the role of Faust as an "everyman." Develop a clear thesis statement, as well as a definition for the term "everyman." Apply the definition to Faust by using strong examples from the text. Explain how Faust's role as an everyman allows accessibility for the reader to identify and sympathize with the titular character, as well as reconciling this status with his more questionable actions.

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