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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. After their pact is signed, what doubts does Faust voice to Mephistopheles?
(a) Mephistopheles will never satisfy Faust.
(b) Mephistopheles will fail to uphold his end of the bargain.
(c) Faust doubts Mephistopheles is who he claims to be.
(d) Faust is too old to find pleasure in others.

2. 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.

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

4. To whom is Gretchen praying in the beginning of "By a Shrine Inside the Town Wall, Night"?
(a) Mary Magdalene.
(b) St. Anthony.
(c) The Virgin Mary.
(d) Jesus Christ.

5. What does Martha believe about her abusive husband?
(a) He is dead.
(b) He is traveling abroad with his mistress.
(c) He is going to kill her one day.
(d) He is jealous of her wealth.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does the poodle refuse to do when in Faust's study?

3. Along with the death of Valentine, what else is tormenting Gretchen?

4. What does Gretchen pray for in "By a Shrine Inside the Town Wall, Night"?

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

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