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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. Why does Valentine duel Mephistopheles and Faust?
(a) He thinks Faust raped Gretchen.
(b) He is protecting Gretchen's honor.
(c) Faust insulted him.
(d) Mephistopheles cast a spell on Valentine to manipulate him into a duel.

2. What effects are had on the men in the tavern due to Mephistopheles's presence?
(a) Three of the men die.
(b) They begin to speak in tongues.
(c) They begin to hallucinate.
(d) They begin to fall asleep.

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

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

5. Who does Faust initially believe Mephistopheles to be?
(a) A student.
(b) A barrister.
(c) A broker.
(d) A priest.

Short Answer Questions

1. What comforts Gretchen's mother when the priest takes the jewels away?

2. What does Valentine not do as he dies?

3. Fill in the blank: Mephistopheles will serve Faust on Earth if Faust will ___________________.

4. With what does Faust sign his agreement with Mephistopheles?

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

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