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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Evening, A Promenade, and The Neighbor's House.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. How does Mephistopheles give Martha contradicting statements about her husband in "The Neighbor's House"?
(a) He tells her that her husband was a homosexual, but probably not.
(b) He tells her that her husband is dead and then alive.
(c) He hints at different times that her husband loved her or did not love her.
(d) He tells her that her husband was a great man and a despicable man.

2. Why does Gretchen believe people tell her that she is beautiful?
(a) She thinks that they are trying to tempt her away from God.
(b) They only want to sleep with her.
(c) They pity her because of her poverty.
(d) They are attempting to reduce her down to only her physical attributes.

3. What does Mephistopheles explain to Faust about Gretchen's mother in "A Promenade"?
(a) She is afraid of the outside world.
(b) She can sense anything evil or nonspiritual.
(c) She is bitter of her daughter's beauty.
(d) She is suspicious of all men.

4. In regards to their bargain, what does Faust make Mephistopheles agree to before signing the pledge?
(a) Mephistopheles must bring Faust pleasure in life.
(b) Mephistopheles must pray with him every day.
(c) Mephistopheles must appear as an animal.
(d) Mephistopheles must allow Faust to become younger.

5. What is the poet's goal in the beginning of this play?
(a) A story of redemption for a time without hope.
(b) A scathing look at society.
(c) Fame.
(d) A true artistic statement.

Short Answer Questions

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

2. What does Martha believe about her abusive husband?

3. What is Faust's method of suicide when he contemplates ending his life?

4. What holiday is being celebrated in "Outside the Town Wall"?

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

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