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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Night and Outside the Town Wall.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What does Wagner mistakenly believe about the noises he hears from Faust in "Night"?
(a) He believes Faust is reading a play.
(b) He believes Faust is having an affair.
(c) He believes Faust's dog is making the noise.
(d) He believes Faust is trying to play a trick on everyone.

2. What does Faust believe about the mysterious animal that approaches him during "Outside the Town Wall"?
(a) It is an escaped pet.
(b) It is his pet from childhood.
(c) It is an evil spirit.
(d) It is a sign from God.

3. Where does "Outside the Town Wall" take place?
(a) The forest.
(b) The countryside.
(c) The church.
(d) The river.

4. How does Mephistopheles feel about mankind?
(a) He feels as if they are a great amusement.
(b) He feels they are worthy of his attention.
(c) He feels that they are misguided creatures.
(d) He looks down upon them.

5. What does the poet believe the director is doing to him in "Prelude on the Stage"?
(a) Giving him his big break.
(b) Giving him a platform on which he can write.
(c) Stifling his creativity.
(d) Sabotaging him on purpose.

Short Answer Questions

1. Where does "Night" take place?

2. What does the author profess sadness over in "Dedication"?

3. What sort of animal approaches Faust and Wagner during the holiday celebration?

4. Who wrote the section "Dedication"?

5. Why is Faust unhappy with his life's work?

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