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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. Where does Mephistopheles urge Faust to go at the end of "A Forest Cavern"?

2. During "A Forest Cavern," who is Faust addressing in the beginning?

3. To whom is Gretchen praying in the beginning of "By a Shrine Inside the Town Wall, Night"?

4. How does Lieschen feel about Barbara?

5. In "A Garden," what does Gretchen admit to being surprised about?

Short Essay Questions

1. Why is Gretchen is prison?

2. What comprises Valentine's final moments alive?

3. How does Valentine react to Gretchen's plight, as well as the presence of Faust?

4. What leads up to Faust pledging his love to Gretchen?

5. Describe Martha and Mephistopheles's interactions in "A Garden."

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

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

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

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

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

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

Write an essay about the character of Faust in the following format:

Part 1) His crisis of faith and depression.

Part 2) His personality.

Part 3) His relationship with God and Mephistopheles.

Part 4) His use of manipulation in love.

Part 5) His feelings of guilt in regards to both Gretchen and his bargain with the devil.

Develop a clear thesis statement about Faust and be sure to discuss the changes Faust undergoes in each category. Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 2

Discuss the role of irony in "Faust." Define the term and use several passages from the text to illustrate these ideas. Suggestions of examples from the text include the following: Faust's first encounter with Mephistopheles falling on Easter, Faust's choice of pursuing Gretchen, Valentine's name, and the notion that Mephistopheles recognizes the greed and hypocrisy of the church. Cite specific examples from the text to support your answers.

Essay Topic 3

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.

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