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This quiz consists of 5 multiple choice and 5 short answer questions through Gretchen's Room, Martha's Garden, and At The Well.

Multiple Choice Questions

1. What reason does Martha cite for not inviting Mephistopheles to stay longer with her at the end of "A Garden"?
(a) She would feel like a hypocrite by inviting him in.
(b) He scares her.
(c) Nosy neighbors.
(d) She does not trust him to not attempt a seduction.

2. According to Mephistopheles, what must he and Faust do in order for the potion to work?
(a) Keep moving.
(b) Eat a specific herb that can only be seen at midnight.
(c) Sacrifice a white goat.
(d) Bathe in full moonlight.

3. Why does Mephistopheles come to God in the "Prologue in Heaven"?
(a) He sneaked in behind another angel.
(b) God invited him.
(c) He and God are friends.
(d) He has to ask God for a favor.

4. Where does Mephistopheles leave the box of jewelry for Gretchen before he and Faust leave her room?
(a) By the window.
(b) Her cabinet.
(c) Under her bed.
(d) On her pillow.

5. What does Faust threaten to do if Mephistopheles is unable to get the girl he is obsessed with for him?
(a) He will throw Mephistopheles into a church.
(b) He will leave Mephistopheles.
(c) He will imprison Mephistopheles in his study.
(d) He will reveal Mephistopheles to every witch in the country.

Short Answer Questions

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

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

3. For what reasons do Faust and Mephistopheles visit a witch?

4. What does Mephistopheles admit to Faust will happen when he (Faust) sleeps with Gretchen?

5. What has worsened Barbara's plight, according to Lieschen?

(see the answer key)

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