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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through By A Shrine Inside The Town Wall, Night. The Street Outside Gretchen's Door, and A Cathedral.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What is the song about in "A Cathedral"?
(a) God forgiving the wicked.
(b) God punishing the wicked.
(c) Jesus healing the sick.
(d) Jesus raising the dead.

2. What does Martha advise Gretchen to do with the second box of jewelry that was mysteriously left for her?
(a) Martha will sell it for her, and they will split the money.
(b) She will keep it at Martha's house.
(c) She is advised to not show her mother this time.
(d) Gretchen should give it to the priest again.

3. In "Evening," what does Gretchen admit to herself?
(a) She does not like to go outside.
(b) She is attracted to Faust.
(c) She wishes to become a nun.
(d) She is afraid of men.

4. What are the men in the tavern about ready to do when Mephistopheles finally stops them?
(a) Pillage a neighboring village.
(b) Commit suicide.
(c) Attack each other with knives.
(d) Leave for another country.

5. What does Mephistopheles give all the men in the tavern?
(a) Dried meat.
(b) Gold coins.
(c) Herbs that he claims will promote vigor.
(d) Drinks he conjured up.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What is Gretchen's secret?

3. What is Gretchen attending during "A Cathedral"?

4. Why does Gretchen believe people tell her that she is beautiful?

5. In what language is the song heard during "A Cathedral"?

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