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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. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?

2. What does Faust believe about the girl he sees the image of at the witch's house?

3. What does Faust admit to Mephistopheles in the second "Faust's Study"?

4. After their pact is signed, what doubts does Faust voice to Mephistopheles?

5. How does the girl first react to Faust when she meets him?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is the witch in a bad mood when she finally appears to Faust and Mephistopheles?

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

10. Why does the black poodle disturb Faust?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

How does Goethe use "Faust" to critique society? Discuss this in the following format:

Part 1) People's relationship with God.

Part 2) God and Mephistopheles.

Part 3) The role of the church.

Part 4) The town's rejection of Gretchen.

Part 5) "A Walpurgis Night's Dream."

Develop a clear thesis and cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

What purposes do the scenes entitled "Walpurgis Night" and "A Walpurgis Night's Dream" serve in this play? Discuss this in the following format:

Part 1) Allusions to Greek mythology, the Bible, and other works of literature.

Part 2) Faust's uneasiness at the celebration.

Part 3) The vision of Gretchen in relation to the purpose of Walpurgis Night.

Part 4) Mephistopheles's reactions to being amongst his people.

Part 5) The absurdities of the humans.

Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

Discuss God and Mephistopheles in the following format:

Part 1) Their similarities and differences.

Part 2) Their relationship and how it affects the world.

Part 3) Their differing opinions on the human race.

Part 4) Their relationships with their followers.

Part 5) Their methods of balancing each others' influence and power.

Part 6) The subversion of good versus evil.

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