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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Faust's Study (I & II) and Auerbach's Tavern in Leipzig.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. Fill in the blank: Mephistopheles will serve Faust on Earth if Faust will ___________________.
(a) Kill Wagner.
(b) Give up his holy studies.
(c) Serve Mephistopheles in hell.
(d) Renounce God with the intention of having others renounce him as well.

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

3. What does Mephistopheles posit to God in relation to Faust?
(a) He can draw Faust away from God.
(b) He can manipulate Faust into suicide.
(c) He can guide Faust into sainthood.
(d) He can steal Faust's knowledge.

4. Where does "Night" take place?
(a) Faust's study.
(b) Faust's bedroom.
(c) Faust's kitchen.
(d) Faust's private chapel.

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

Short Answer Questions

1. What does God believe will happen if Mephistopheles meets Faust?

2. What does Wagner point out to Faust as they walk with their townspeople?

3. Ultimately, in "Prelude on the Stage," what does the director decide to do with their play?

4. According to what he tells Mephistopheles, what did the Easter celebration initially bring Faust, which he no longer has?

5. Why does Faust decide to turn to magic use?

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