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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. Why is Mephistopheles unable to leave Faust's study after appearing to the man?
(a) The rest of the house has been blessed.
(b) A cross hangs over the door.
(c) Faust left his Bible by the door.
(d) A pentagram has been drawn on the threshold.

2. 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.

3. Where does the poodle transform into Mephistopheles?
(a) Behind the stove.
(b) Under the couch.
(c) In the next room.
(d) In plain sight of Faust.

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

5. What does the author profess sadness over in "Dedication"?
(a) The author has recently realized that he is an atheist.
(b) The modern world moves too fast for the author.
(c) The author has decided to end his own life.
(d) Those who were around him while he was writing "Faust" are long dead.

Short Answer Questions

1. What does Faust try to deter Wagner from doing with his life?

2. What are the men in the tavern about ready to do when Mephistopheles finally stops them?

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

4. Who does Faust initially believe Mephistopheles to be?

5. How does Mephistopheles entertain the crowd during "Auerbach's Tavern"?

(see the answer key)

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