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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through A Street, A Garden, A Summerhouse, and A Forest Cavern.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Of what is Faust irrationally jealous in regards to its proximity to Gretchen?
(a) Her bonnet.
(b) The Body of Christ in Communion.
(c) The necklace around her neck.
(d) Her bed.

2. What is Faust's reaction to the chorus of spirits in the first scene called "Faust's Study?"
(a) He starts to fear for his sanity.
(b) He becomes afraid.
(c) He falls asleep.
(d) He gets drunk.

3. Why does Gretchen wish to keep the jewelry Faust and Mephistopheles secretly leave for her?
(a) She thinks she can sell it off and bring in more money for her mother.
(b) She thinks she can make a gift of it to her friends.
(c) She thinks it will make her more beautiful.
(d) She wishes to have it blessed by a priest.

4. When Faust is interrupted in his suicide attempt, what refreshes his faith in God?
(a) The priests doing charitable works.
(b) The sunlight.
(c) A child praying.
(d) The Easter hymnals.

5. According to what he tells Mephistopheles, what did the Easter celebration initially bring Faust, which he no longer has?
(a) Despair.
(b) Anger.
(c) Hope.
(d) Bitterness.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. From what does the witch read before giving Faust his potion to appear younger?

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

4. Why was Gretchen forced to raise her now-deceased sister and take care of the house when she was younger?

5. What does Wagner interrupt when he comes to see Faust in "Night?"

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