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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. What does Gretchen believe will happen when she and Faust are separated in "A Garden?"
(a) Gretchen will cry herself to sleep out of loneliness.
(b) Faust will probably need to laugh about her ignorance.
(c) He will forget about her.
(d) Faust will not be able to stop thinking about her.

2. How does Mephistopheles entertain the crowd during "Auerbach's Tavern"?
(a) He creates illusions for them.
(b) He plays piano for them.
(c) He sings for them.
(d) He dances for them.

3. What does Martha warn Mephistopheles about while Gretchen and Faust speak?
(a) She warns him that he will be unhappy in their town.
(b) She warns him to not die a bachelor.
(c) She warns him that Gretchen is on the brink of joining a nunnery.
(d) She warns him that Faust better not hurt Gretchen.

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

5. What comforts Gretchen's mother when the priest takes the jewels away?
(a) The priest promises they will be rich in heaven.
(b) The priest absolves her and Gretchen of any wrong-doing.
(c) The priest offers to help Gretchen find a husband.
(d) The priest assures her that Gretchen is still a virgin.

Short Answer Questions

1. Why does the witch burn herself on her cauldron?

2. How does the girl first react to Faust when she meets him?

3. What is Wagner's relationship with Faust?

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

5. What does Mephistopheles claim happened to Martha's husband?

(see the answer key)

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